Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2008 $10,000 Raffle. Thanks to you it was a great success! We greatly appreciate your continued support of the HSMC.

You can probably tell from my picture that I haven't had the best start in life.  I have a few old scars and was just skin and bones when I arrived at the pound.  I had also just delivered 9 puppies, who were brought to animal control with me.  In spite of the rough time I'd had, my tail wagged constantly and I was happy to let the shelter workers handle my new babies. Pretty amazing for a new mother in a strange place! The people at animal control were kind to me, but it was a stressful place to be while trying to take care of 9 tiny puppies!
 
Fortunately, a Humane Society foster family came along to take us out of animal control and provide us with a loving and comfortable place to stay while we wait for our permanent families to find us. While we wait, we're getting lots of attention and socialization with both adults and children, lots of good food, and all of the love and care we need.  I won't be able to go home until after I gain some weight and am spayed in mid to late January.  But, you can put in your application now if you're interested in adopting me.  I've been a great mom, and have loved everyone that has come to visit me and my babies.  The folks at the Humane Society say I'm a real sweetheart.  I've worked hard and been patient while I've raised my little family, and now I'm ready to become part of a family of my own.

The Humane Society of Morgan County, Inc. exists for the purposes of preventing cruelty to, relieving the suffering of, and providing humane treatment for animals. It is also the HSMC’s function to determine, and then to eliminate, the causes of animal suffering through various means, including, but not limited to education, legislation and general promotion of the humane ethic. Under no circumstances shall the HSMC permit an animal in its care or custody to undergo any experimentation, nor shall it release an animal for any such experimentation.

The HSMC is made up of volunteers dedicated to the welfare of companion animals. All animals that come into our care are housed in foster homes until they can be matched with a carefully screened, permanent home. While in our care, they are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, treated for any illnesses or injuries, and started on quality heartworm and flea prevention. In addition to rescue and adoption, we provide financial assistance for spaying/neutering, an annual reduced-cost vaccination clinic as well as educational materials for the community.

HSMC Teams Up With The
Humane Society of The United States on Dogfighting Case and Reward!

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to
$2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for killing a pit bull and disposing of her bagged remains near a Madison, Ga. Dumpster. The HSUS reward offered is in addition to a $500 reward offered by The Humane Society of Morgan County, raising the total reward offered to
$3,000.

The HSUS and The Humane Society of Morgan County also offer rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a dogfighter. If a tip on this case results in an arrest and conviction on dogfighting charges instead of, or in addition to, animal cruelty charges, the tipster will be eligible for an upgraded reward of up to $5,000 from The HSUS, and
$1,000 from The Humane Society
of Morgan County.

The Case:

Madison Animal Control investigators give the following account: On Friday, a dead pit bull was found stuffed inside a black trash bag that was placed behind a Dumpster at Arby's, at 1951 Eatonton Road. A necropsy revealed the red female dog sustained more than 100 puncture wounds that appeared consistent with dogfighting injuries.

"Those who abuse animals can be dangerous to people," said Cheryl McAuliffe, The HSUS' Georgia state director. "Americans have no tolerance for violence against the creatures who share our world."

The Investigators:

City of Madison Animal Control is investigating. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call 706-342-9604.

Animal Cruelty:

Getting the serious attention of law enforcement, prosecutors and the community in cases involving allegations of cruelty to animals is an essential step in protecting the community. The connection between animal cruelty and human violence is well documented. Studies show a correlation between animal cruelty and all manner of other crimes, from narcotics and firearms violations to battery and sexual assault.

Resources:

The HSUS Animal Cruelty Campaign raises public awareness and educates communities about the connection between animal cruelty and human violence while providing a variety of resources to law enforcement agencies, social work professionals, educators, legislators and families. The HSUS offers rewards in animal cruelty cases across the country and works to strengthen laws against animal cruelty. To see our journalists' animal cruelty resource guide, which includes information on statistics, trends, laws and animal cruelty categories, go to: humanesociety.org/crueltyresources.