At only six months old, Betty the Basset Hound mix’s life is just beginning. Unfortunately, one crucial person in Betty’s formerly happy human family has a life that’s ending. Someone who mattered to Betty, and her future, is terminally ill. In a pup’s unconditionally loving, self-sacrificing way, Betty would have stayed to comfort the person. […]
There’s a song titled, “The Things I did for Love.” Mobley, a handsome, social with all species, Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, showed up in neighborhood where no one had ever seen him. The two-year-old boy had taken the risk of straying down Dry Ridge’s busiest main street to visit other dogs, probably females, probably as […]
Big John is so agreeable to people’s requests that he must have been held and handled, carried and cuddled as a puppy. Someone taught him manners. And, to please his people, Big John learned. He must have believed that those people would reward him with love, food and shelter. But Big John made one lethal […]
Eight-month-old Pluto, like most beings who grow up in big families, gets along with everyone. He’s socially well-adjusted, not a hide-under-the-bed kitten. And, Pluto is used to waiting his turn, for food, for love. Still, Pluto must confess that, at times, he did long for a bit more attention, more time on a lap. His […]
A rogue is someone who behaves in unacceptable ways. So, the little, tortoiseshell cat named Rogue is carrying a name that should have gone to her owners. Those people moved from their apartment. They left behind trash and a pretty, affectionate, completely dependent, one-year-old cat called Rogue. They left her although it’s winter. Somehow, the […]
Even though he’s only 11 months old, Chewey, with the amazing intelligence of his Poodle brain, sensed something was wrong, maybe before Chewey’s beloved person did. But, with a pup’s selfless, unconditional love, Chewey didn’t worry about himself. He simply tried to fix the problem with more love. After all, pups put all their faith […]
The people saw the luxuriously furred, neutered cat, now named Andre, outside the motel. They didn’t know if he’d once upon a better time been a guest inside, with people he adored. All they definitely knew was that Andre loved people but was completely alone. Soon they noticed that the fluffy pet was in trouble. […]
Nine-week-old Alvin is an accident, his owner said. The infamous sneaky neighbor dog visited an unspayed female and Alvin and his littermates surprised the human family two months later. Fortunately, Alvin was too cute and naturally loving to be treated like an accident. So, he’s a happy, social, ready-to-adore-someone puppy. Of course, for him to […]
Jimbo’s expression shows precisely how the handsome, orange, neutered tabby feels about being in the shelter. Jimbo always came and went as he pleased. He thought that he had his life arranged perfectly, but cats have very little real control. Luckily for cats who are regal, full of self-confidence and proud, like Jimbo, they don’t […]
Grace trusts her brother Harry, but not too much else. After all, the six-month-old, spayed kitten was betrayed by the people she loved. Then, out in a world that snowed on and froze little kittens, only cuddling with Harry kept her alive. Grace hasn’t seen much indication that the world or people are kind. So, […]
Founded in 2002, the Grant County Friends of the Shelter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that strives to find a home for all the animals in the Grant County Animal Shelter.
Founded in 2002, the Grant County Friends of the Shelter is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that strives to find a home for all the animals in the Grant County Animal Shelter.
When a law enforcement officer asks for help from the shelter staff, it can be very serious. Situations don’t get much more serious than Marley’s was. Read Marley’s story and learn more about how you can help this sweet dog’s recovery efforts.
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Dramatic cases of animal injury and recovery are common at the Grant County Friends of the Animal Shelter and Castle is no exception. We encourage you to read Castle’s story and learn more about how you can help this resilient cat’s recovery efforts.
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Thanks to our donations, the shelter was able to construct a unique outdoor play area where shelter cats can freely jump and climb a cat post or two, catch a few rays, and socialize with other cats and people.
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Thanks to our donations, the shelter was able to construct a unique outdoor play area where shelter cats can freely jump and climb a cat post or two, catch a few rays, and socialize with other cats and people.