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Local 11-year-old raises over $500 for Animal Shelter

For Immediate Release

Date: July 27, 2007
Contact: Joy E. Peterson
Floyd County Public Information Officer
petersonj@floydcountyga.org
706.378.2000

LOCAL GIRL raises over $500 in FUNDRAISER FOR FLOYD COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

Rome , Ga. - A local 11-year-old girl held a fundraiser for the Floyd County Animal Shelter Monday, July 16 in hopes of purchasing beds for the animals at the shelter. Her efforts helped raise over $500 for the shelter.

Jennifer Lowery and some friends were at the East Rome WalMart from 4-7 p.m. collecting donations for the shelter. They also passed out flyers with information about the shelter at this time as well.

“Jennifer has a soft spot for the animal shelter,” said Debbie Lowery, Jennifer’s mother. “Our dog Buddy came from there 7 years ago. Jennifer has had lemonade stands, and sold cookies to help raise money for the shelter.  She feels sorry that the animals don’t have homes, and wants to do what she can to help.”

“We are happy to accept these donations for the shelter,” said Scotty Hancock, Floyd County Animal Control Director. “We are very fortunate to have kids in the community who feel this strongly and are willing to hold fundraisers to help out a worthy cause. You won’t find many 11-year-olds willing to spend three hours of their vacation time collecting money for an animal shelter.”

“I have a passion for animals,” said Jennifer. “I want to help them because they have to depend on us for help.”

Jennifer was honored with a Proclamation from the Floyd County Commission in its July 24 th meeting.

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Re: New procedures and application regarding rescues

Floyd County Animal Control is in the process of adopting new procedures regarding the rescue of animals by outside groups. On this site, you will find an application and an authorized agents list that must be filled out before any rescue can take place. This form must be filled out by groups that have rescued animals from FCAC previously as well.

To rescue an animal you will need to provide the following information:

1. Approved Application
2. A copy of each rescue group’s state issued shelter license
3. An authorized agents list (a list of every individual from your group that will pick up any animals.)

This information is requested from you before your group will be able to rescue from Floyd County Animal Control. Please note that if this information is not forwarded to this department, no rescues by your group can take place. Please note that these new procedures have been put in place to protect the integrity of this department and your rescue group. While we realize the importance of animal rescues, we want to ensure the safety and well-being of the animals being rescued as well.

Once you have completed your application, please mail it or fax it to 706.233.0032:

Floyd County Animal Control
Attention: Rescue Group Application
Post Office Box 946
Rome , GA 30161-0946

Please allow at least ten (10) business days to respond with either approval or denial of your request. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. We look forward to working with you in the future.

Thank you for your patience with these new procedures. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Floyd County Animal Control at 431 Mathis Road, Rome, Ga. or by telephone at 706.236.4545.

Regards,
Floyd County Animal Control

Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote animal welfare through education, stressing owner responsibility. With the cooperation of local rescue agencies, we will endeavor to adopt all animals to good homes while keeping with state law, which requires rabies vaccinations and spay/neuter. As public servants we will strive to equitably enforce and educate the citizens of Rome/Floyd County as to the regulations relating to domestic animal care and treatment.

Purpose
Floyd County Animal Control Department is responsible for all animal control operations, including Field Operations; Shelter Management and Care, and the animal adoption/rescue program for Floyd County Animal Control.  To provide quality customer service in all phases of animal control operations and quality care for all animals in Floyd County.

Goal and Objectives
The Goals and Objectives of this agency shall be used to provide a direction for its employees and to establish a level of service to which we should all aspire.

• To provide services which aid in containing free-roaming animals to prevent human injuries and the spread of diseases.
   
• To provide services which help prevent animals from becoming nuisances to the community or a burden to its citizens.
   
• To provide a physical facility which will house lost, unwanted and neglected animals in a humane manner.
   
• To provide health care services to those animals housed to prevent suffering.
   
• To provide comprehensive and responsible adoption/rescue programs.
   
• To provide unwanted, sick or injured animals with humane euthanasia, according them dignity and respect during that act.
   
• To strive to improve performance through education and dedication to our mission.
   
• To create public information and education programs, which will assist the members of this community in becoming more responsible pet owners.

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