The Bedford County Animal Control is at full capacity.
They have a total of 35 dogs at their shelter, and officers out in the field are picking up more everyday. This is due to high call volumes …
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The Bedford County Animal Control is at full capacity.
They have a total of 35 dogs at their shelter, though they have only 34 kennels total to house dogs. Officers out in the field are picking up more every day. This is due to high call volumes of strays and dogs being abandoned all over the county.
Twenty-one are available for adoption at this time. They are fully vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered. All they need is a loving home!
They have 11 that have their fees reduced and some that are even sponsored. They have puppies, young adults, adults, and even senior dogs from different breeds and all different sizes.
Spaying and neutering are major issues at this time. Often, the shelter adopts one dog and turns around and gets another three or more in. They also receive full litters of puppies that are dumped in the county.
"We are simply running out of room. I can normally move dogs into loving homes but, these last few months have been difficult. It is truly heartbreaking because they do not understand why they are here. All they want is to be loved," said Whitney Yeargan, the front desk/adoption coordinator at BCAC.
They currently have 32 dogs in their owner surrender book, waiting to be brought in. How can you help?
Yeargan said the answer is always to spay/neuter your fur babies.
"That would be one of the biggest helps to us. Spread the word! Not only does it help shelters, it also helps keep your pets healthy! If anyone is missing their pets call us!"
Their number is 931-685-1130. You can also check with Shelbyville Animal Control at 931-684-6552.
If anyone is looking to foster New Destiny Dog Rescue is always looking for people to foster. They are located at 202 E. Highland Avenue. You can also reach them via Facebook.
"Tell your friends/family! Your new best friend could be right here waiting for you! The love these babies have warmed my heart every time I come to work. This isn’t a job to me. This is my purpose. Each of these babies deserves a loving home and I strive each and every day to make that happen. They do not have a voice. I strive daily to be their voice!" said Yeargan.
