"Helping Hands Food for the Furry"
Food and Supply Drive

We are all facing tough times during the recent economic downturn.  As a result, the already space strapped Stokes County Animal Shelter is overflowing with animals being surrendered by families that are no longer able to care for their pets, in record numbers.

                                                                                                                   

In addition to the influx of pets being turned into our county's animal control shelter, there are a large number of stray animals who have been set out to survive on their own, or find someone else to care for them. However, the reality is they are pets and won't survive on their own.  Most are not taken in by a caring family, they are picked up by animal control and due to policy within, most are humanely euthanized within 72 hours.

Food and supplies of all types are needed to help families keep their pets and to assist the animals in our care.  We are asking that if you find yoruself in a position where you are not struggling as much as someone else may be, please consider buying and extra bag of food or a toy or treats the next time you go shopping for your pet.  There are three designated places within the county that food and supplies can be dropped off and it will be distributed to those who have found themselves in a life changing event but love their pets and want to keep them part of the family.   Pampered Pooch in King, the Stokes County Animal Shelter and the Animal Hospital of Walnut Cove will accept your donation and we will get it and distribute it to those in need.

Please consider assisting those in need during these times and give us a call if you have any questions!  We can be reached at 336-994-6117!  This is a volunteer organzation , it make take up to 24 to 48 hours to get a call back.  If you have an emergency contact Animal Control at 336-994-2788. 
Thank you for caring and remember, no donation is too small! It all adds up!

 

 Stokes County Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program

In an effort to reduce the number of unwanted pets in our community that end up at our local high kill shelter, our program (SCHS) offers a low cost spaying or neutering program for the citizens of Stokes County.  When funds allow, we will pay 100% of the procedure for those who qualify. As incentive for those who wish to have their pets altered but have a problem coming up with the funds for the surgery, we are offering to provide pet owners with pet food to last one month, typically two large bags.  The money normally spent on pet food could be utilized to pay for the surgery. We provide a great all natural product that we receive via donation and at the same time educate owners about proper nutrition for their pet.   For those struggling just to feed their pets, we can help with food on a per situation basis if they agree to keep the pet in the home and as long as supplies last.  We also offer transportation service for those who cannot get to the clinic. We meet each Monday at a designated location to pick up the animals and will drop them off at the same location for the owners to retrieve their pets.  Let us know if you would like to take advantage of any of these services.  APPLICATION_FOR_SPAY_Neuter.doc


Who pays the ultimate price for irresponsible pet ownership?

These kids did and millions more like them will continue to do so until we ALL do our part!
Being a pet owner is a privileage not a right! 
Within hours of this photo these precious babies where euthanized.. why???
Simply put, there are too many animals and not enough homes.
  Pet overpopulation is fixable! It starts with you!!  Imagine if every man, women and child in the USA owned 9 pets per person.. there would still not be enough homes for the animals created each day... PLEASE be part of the solution!!! DO YOUR PART!
Responsible breeding is a wonderful thing... irresponsible pet owners are the cause of this horrific problem we all deal with one way or another.. those who  let their pets reproduce just becuase.... just like the owners of these puppies..... however it is the animals that pay the ultimate price.  PLEASE spay or neuter your pet... don't allow any more innocent lives to be destroyed due to irresponsible pet ownership! YOU can make a difference!
One dog at a time!