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Who Will Let the Dogs Out

Who Will Let the Dogs Out

By Cara Achterberg

Telling the stories of shelter dogs, the heroes who fight for them, and what you can do to help.
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Dog Pounds in this Day and Age

Who Will Let the Dogs OutMar 06, 2023

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Dog Pounds in this Day and Age

Dog Pounds in this Day and Age

Have you ever been to a dog pound? Join me on my first trip to a dog pound in western Tennessee. 

The dog pound in this episode is the Huntingdon dog pound in Carroll County, Tennessee. It is run by dog catchers employed by the city of Huntingdon. The person ultimately responsible for this situation is the mayor of Huntingdon, which means that the citizens who vote for him are also responsible.

To date, multiple rescue organizations have tried to force change, including the Nashville Humane Association and the Humane Society of the United States, and yet nothing has changed. When NHA visited, they took all of the dogs back to their facility. Sadly, one of the dogs was in such bad shape that it died before they could offer treatment.

This situation MUST change. If you know anyone in Huntingdon or Carroll County, or in Tennessee, please forward this podcast. Ask them to speak out and demand change. We can be the voice for those who have none.

To learn more and to get involved, visit WhoWillLettheDogsOut.org

Mar 06, 202317:46
Saving Dogs While The Sky is Falling

Saving Dogs While The Sky is Falling

Visit Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter in Mississippi where they are saving thousands of animals even as the roof falls in on them. A remarkable couple has led this shelter to save 12,000 dogs in the last nine years since taking over. With no real dog laws or public shelters, Mississippi is inundated with unwanted dogs and unplanned litters. Here is one bright spot that could use help to be even brighter.

For more information on Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter, click here. You can follow them on Facebook or purchase something for the shelter through their Amazon wishlist

To learn about the General's Quarters Inn Bed & Breakfast (mentioned in the podcast), click here.

Who Will Let the Dogs Out mission is to raise awareness and resources for shelters and rescues in our southern states. We are a non-profit initiative of Operation Paws for Homes (an all-breed animal rescue).

For more information on Who Will Let the Dogs Out, click here.

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If you liked this podcast, be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts - and tell someone. We believe that dogs do not suffer and die in shelters because people don't care, but because they don't know.  Help us tell them.

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