Humane Society

I always try to see the best in people and think you can find good in everyone. Then, just when you think you have seen and heard it all, something comes along that makes you realize there are cruel, callous, heartless, mean and sadistic people in this world. Such is the case of the person or persons who broke into the humane society and let nine dogs out of their cages. Five of those dogs were stolen, one rescued from a dumpster and one in the ladies room at Millennium Park. Wes Enderlin, who heard the puppy crying in the dumpster by McDonald's, saved it's life by wrapping it up and calling animal control.  As stated in the Jan. 6 article in The Advocate-Messenger, this puppy is now suffering from pneumonia and is being looked after by the staff at the Town and Country Animal Clinic.

LANCASTER — The statewide animal welfare group that helped rescue more than 100 dogs from a Casey County house in August has appointed Garrard County resident and humane society director Mark Hurte as its 911 operations director. Hurte, who announced his appointment at the Central Kentucky Regional Humane Society’s grand opening and ribbon cutting Wednesday afternoon, said United Rescues of Kentucky asked if he would volunteer for the position after seeing how he and the humane society performed during the rescue of the Casey County dogs.

Our pets of the week are Trish and Jeannie. Trish is a very pretty 2-year-old calico cat. Trish was brought to the shelter with her litter of kittens so they could all find loving homes. Trish is a very gentle and affectionate cat. Trish will make a wonderful companion in her new home. Jeannie is a darling 3-month-old Coonhound mix puppy. It’s just about impossible to resist her big, brown eyes and long floppy ears. Jeannie is sure to be a faithful friend to her new owner.

Our featured pets this week are Mary and Uriah. Mary is a sweet, solid white kitty with medium-length hair. She has an easy-going personality and really loves to be around people. When you meet Mary in person, the first thing you will notice are her beautiful blue eyes. Mary has been spayed and is ready to come to your home to receive the love and attention that she deserves.  Uriah is one of our Mutts With Manners dogs. He's about 1 year old and weighs 25 pounds. Uriah is cute and fluffy, his breeding is unknown but our best guess would be that he's a Corgi/beagle mix. Uriah is a playful and happy boy. While in the Mutts With Manners/Northpoint Trained Canines Program, Uriah is learning basic obedience and socialization skills and is crate-trained.

On a sunny Monday morning the world has become a much brighter place for Tilly, a 10-month old collie/boxer that has been selected as the 100th dog to participate in the Danville-Boyle County Humane Society's Mutts with Manners Program. Sponsored by the DBCHS in conjunction with the Northpoint Training Center in Burgin (Northpoint Trained Canines Program), Mutts with Manners pairs carefully-screened prison inmates with five shelter dogs (often adults that have spent some time at the shelter)

Judy Ann Howard, 52, passed away March 19, 2013, from cancer at her home in Florida. Services will be conducted 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Calvary Christian Church Building “C” with the Rev. Tony Cecil officiating. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until the time of services. Burial will be in Log Lick Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society or your local food bank.