HUMANE
SOCIETY OF
DOVER -
STEWART
COUNTY
"If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." -
Featured Pet
Ginger
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Featured Pet and other available pets
Who We Are
A chartered 501(C)(3) non-profit, shelterless, all-breed rescue organization dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals, and the extension of humane education of people to become responsible pet owners.
This is an all-volunteer organization, dependent on donations and fund raising activities for its survival. It is only as strong as its supporters and active members.
Adopting Through the Internet...
In order to ensure that each companion animal goes to the best possible environment suitable to his/her personality, all potential adopters must complete an ADOPTION APPLICATION. The application will be reviewed and when approved, a SITE VISIT of your home will be scheduled. (Note: If a site visit is not possible, letters of reference will be accepted, one of which must be from a veterinarian.) We do permit out of state adoptions as long as the adopter is willing and able to make all transportation arrangements. The adopter and an authorized HS of Dover-Stewart County representative sign an ADOPTION AGREEMENT, and the appropriate ADOPTION FEE is remitted. We do not accept credit cards. Cash or money orders are preferred for out of state adoptions.
News Update
On the Loss of My Dog, My Friend, Margo
14 September 08
Click Here For Margo's Story by Laurisa
RIDGE'S STORY
Recently Humane Society volunteers witnessed one of the most amazing adoptions, fueled by a love so deep that it crossed computer lines. The story of Ridge, an elderly Pointer, began on June 23rd. Deputy Marcus Brigham called Dr. Rita Tinsley, DVM late at night to report an injured dog lying in a ditch. Upon arrival to the scene, Tinsley discovered that the dog was blind, malnourished and very disoriented. After a few weeks of treatment for Ehrlichiosis (a tick-borne disease), Ridge regained his sight and was on the
road to recovery.
Humane Society volunteers posted Ridge’s photo and story this web site. We often lamented how sad it was that this wonderful dog, who had had such a hard life already, was not being noticed by potential adopters.
Then one day, we received an email from a nice woman in western Florida who was interested in Ridge. Her name was Jill K and she had seen Ridge’s profile on this web site. She was very interested in adopting him as she had just lost her Pointer, Slappy, to cancer. The only problem was the distance. At this time we had no means to transport Ridge to Florida.
Surprisingly, Jill offered to fly to Nashville, rent a car and drive to Dover to
pick Ridge up. On September 19, volunteers were on hand to witness the joyous adoption. Although Ridge was a little timid at first, he happily settled into Jill’s back seat to enjoy what would probably be the ride of his life. Kahn and her husband live near the ocean in Florida and Ridge will spend the rest of his life basking on their terrace and running on the beach with his new family.
This kind of experience does not happen everyday, but it and other not so spectacular adoptions; and the outpouring of support for our special needs dogs (Rockette and Stevie) keep our organization going.
The Humane Society would also like to thank the Kiwanis Club of Dover and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary for their recent monetary donations.
DID YOU KNOW?
Each year more than 10 million companion animals are abandoned in the United States. Of those homeless pets, about four million are euthanized because they don't have homes.
Nationally, only 20% of pets are adopted from shelters. An estimated 50% of potential adopters visiting a shelter leave without a pet because they can't find the pet they want.
Ways YOU Can Help
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Save your aluminum cans. We collect the cans for recycling and earn money for veterinary expenses. Not only do you help us out, it's good for the Earth!
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Save Purina Weight Circles. On every bag of Purina dog food there is a circular cut-out with a number on it. We save these and send them to the Purina Company in exchange for discounts and coupons.
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Donate used towels and blankets. We have a constant need for towels and blankets for the animals. We use them for bedding, insulation, clean up, etc.
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Do sewing projects such as sewing sheet casings from dog bedding. Sheet casings can be washed and bedding last much longer.
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Consider fostering a homeless dog or cat. We do not have a shelter facility. Some of the animals in the Humane Society care have the benefit of a loving foster home. We have a constant need for temporary and long-term foster homes.
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Volunteer to clean cat and dog kennels and walk dogs at the vet clinic.
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Collect new or used dog toys, leashes, collars, bowls, crates, etc. The need for these supplies never ends. Consider running a pet supply drive at your church, school or work.
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Donate items for us to sell at our yard sales. We have two sales a year (spring and fall). We also need volunteers to help us sort, clean and tag all of the items we receive.
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Talk to your friends about adopting or fostering a rescue animal.
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Sponsor the sterilization of an animal once a year.
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Fund an ad in the local paper to help place rescued animals.
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Donate food and treats for the animals (cat or dog).
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Donate grooming supplies.
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Donate a gift certificate that can be used to buy supplies.
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Donate printer paper, stamps, envelopes and pens.
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Sponsor or donate for a special needs dog.
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Build/create/sew things (dog houses, bird feeders, dog accessories etc) to sell at yard sales.
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Do internet research for grant possibilities and/or write for grants.
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Do educational presentations to school classes, or sponsor educational programs for schools.
Click Here For Link To Clarksville, TN's Leaf-Chronicle Pet People Blog
See Below for more about our Featured Pet and other available pets
Who We Are
A chartered 501(C)(3) non-profit, shelterless, all-breed rescue organization dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals, and the extension of humane education of people to become responsible pet owners.
This is an all-volunteer organization, dependent on donations and fund raising activities for its survival. It is only as strong as its supporters and active members.
Adopting Through the Internet...
In order to ensure that each companion animal goes to the best possible environment suitable to his/her personality, all potential adopters must complete an ADOPTION APPLICATION. The application will be reviewed and when approved, a SITE VISIT of your home will be scheduled. (Note: If a site visit is not possible, letters of reference will be accepted, one of which must be from a veterinarian.) We do permit out of state adoptions as long as the adopter is willing and able to make all transportation arrangements. The adopter and an authorized HS of Dover-Stewart County representative sign an ADOPTION AGREEMENT, and the appropriate ADOPTION FEE is remitted. We do not accept credit cards. Cash or money orders are preferred for out of state adoptions.
News Update
On the Loss of My Dog, My Friend, Margo
Recently Humane Society volunteers witnessed one of the most amazing adoptions, fueled by a love so deep that it crossed computer lines. The story of Ridge, an elderly Pointer, began on June 23rd. Deputy Marcus Brigham called Dr. Rita Tinsley, DVM late at night to report an injured dog lying in a ditch. Upon arrival to the scene, Tinsley discovered that the dog was blind, malnourished and very disoriented. After a few weeks of treatment for Ehrlichiosis (a tick-borne disease), Ridge regained his sight and was on the road to recovery.
Humane Society volunteers posted Ridge’s photo and story this web site. We often lamented how sad it was that this wonderful dog, who had had such a hard life already, was not being noticed by potential adopters.
Then one day, we received an email from a nice woman in western Florida who was interested in Ridge. Her name was Jill K and she had seen Ridge’s profile on this web site. She was very interested in adopting him as she had just lost her Pointer, Slappy, to cancer. The only problem was the distance. At this time we had no means to transport Ridge to Florida.
Surprisingly, Jill offered to fly to Nashville, rent a car and drive to Dover to pick Ridge up. On September 19, volunteers were on hand to witness the joyous adoption. Although Ridge was a little timid at first, he happily settled into Jill’s back seat to enjoy what would probably be the ride of his life. Kahn and her husband live near the ocean in Florida and Ridge will spend the rest of his life basking on their terrace and running on the beach with his new family.
This kind of experience does not happen everyday, but it and other not so spectacular adoptions; and the outpouring of support for our special needs dogs (Rockette and Stevie) keep our organization going.
The Humane Society would also like to thank the Kiwanis Club of Dover and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary for their recent monetary donations.
DID YOU KNOW?
Each year more than 10 million companion animals are abandoned in the United States. Of those homeless pets, about four million are euthanized because they don't have homes.
Nationally, only 20% of pets are adopted from shelters. An estimated 50% of potential adopters visiting a shelter leave without a pet because they can't find the pet they want.
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Ways YOU Can Help
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Click Here For Link To Clarksville, TN's Leaf-Chronicle Pet People Blog