Macon County Humane Society
PO Box 831107
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 724-9916
maconcountyhumanesociety@yahoo.com
Cats: 8   |  Dogs: 20

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Animal Success Stories
blue1Blue was an owner surrender that was taken in by the Macon County Humane Society in September of 2006.
His previous owned suspected that Blue had mange and rather than seeking the advise of a Veterinarian, he attempted a "Home Remedy".
The owner poured hot motor oil onto the area of suspected mange and the resulting burn was horriffic and as you might imagine, very painful for Blue.
The problem with this "remedy" is, Skin exposure to motor oil can cause rashes and skin destruction in severe cases. The hydrocarbons can be absorbed through the skin and cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure. If motor oil is licked off the coat, the animal could start vomiting and this can lead to aspiration of motor oil into the lungs and pneumonia. Kidney and liver damage can result from motor oil dipping. THIS "TREATMENT" CAN KILL YOUR PET-PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS!


Blue in his new home.After word of Blue's plight became public, a family in Florida heard of his story and determined that they would step forward and give Blue a new home. After a three hour drive, they arrived in Tuskegee, met with Blue and completed the adoption process.
Blue has a new home where he is the center of attention and great prospects for a long and happy life with his new family.
It has been said that while you can't save every animal in the world, you can make the world of difference for one animal.
Blue is a great example of what that difference can be and with your support, the Macon County Humane Society can provide more happy endings for more animals like him.

ChiltonChilton:It was a beautiful sunny day in April when I left to go to the next small town to do a little shopping on my lunch break.  I went into our local Wal-Mart 
and bought a few items and as I was coming out I noticed a black Labrador retriever anxiously walking from one set of doors to the other.  Each time the doors would open and someone would walk out and each time she would look up as if to see if she recognized them.  I knew it was a she because her breasts were hanging low enough to be exposed through her fur.  She was older with a graying snout.  Her eyes had a friendly sparkle that told me I could not leave this dog to face obvious trouble.

After talking with a Wal-Mart employee I learned that people dumped dogs off there all the time. The humane shelter was practically right across the street so I took her there.  Three weeks later the shelter called and no one had inquired.  I went and got her and went straight to the veterinarian’s hospital.   I named her, Chilton, and was told she had heartworms and had not been spayed.  I had a feeling she had been allowed to have puppies every year.

After having her spayed and cured of the heartworms, my husband and I took her home to meet our other two Labs.  She was a street wise dog and obviously had had a tough life.  She was the boss.  She made the other two dogs walk the line but always just tried her hardest to please us.  She constantly licked our hands and any part of our bodies as if to say

 “thank you.”   She was a total joy to be around and somehow looking at her always reminded us of just how very fortunate we all were.

Chilton stayed with us for four-and-a-half years before suffering renal failure.  We did all we could but had to have her put to sleep last June.  Even just before the end she looked up at us with that same sparkle in her eyes.  Our lives were so touched by this deserted street wise dog. We miss her now and always will.

Randy and Regina Witt
Montgomery, Alabama


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AJ aka Bruiser
AJ aka Bruiser

AJ is now Bruiser... "My husband, son and I adopted one of Miss Maggie's puppies several weeks ago. He is such a joy for us! He has doubled in weight and getting along wonderfully with our other dogs."

Archie #7 aka Moose
Archie #7 aka Moose

Hi Janet, I'm Reuben Pasquini - you helped me and my wife adopt one of Miss Maggie's puppies from MCHS about a month ago. Someone from the MCHS called yesterday, but I missed the call. I left a message at 727-6050, but thought I'd send you an e-mail with an updated picture of Moose. He's doing very well, and he's a great addition to the family. We went to the vet yesterday for some puppy shots, and Moose weighed in at 17 pounds. Thanks for all the help! Reuben, Joanne, and Moose

Brooklynn
Brooklynn

In January of 2007, the Macon County Humane Society did an intake with a litter of 21 puppies! We were overwhelmed to say the least! Janet Haselrig, President of the MCHS, drove to a rescue transport service in Atlanta, GA with 5 puppies. They were taken to Michigan for adoptions there. Janet made 2 more trips to a rescue organization in Birmingham with 5 puppies to be adopted out from there. Only 1 puppy died (the puppy died due to Coccida- an internal parasite- her immune system was too weak to fight it of since she had not been eating well) but all the rest were successfully adopted! These photos are of Brooklynn who lives with her Mom, Rebecca Jones.

Ace URGENT 2/8
Ace URGENT 2/8

My husband and I are so excited! I have been shopping around on Petfinder for several weeks looking for our perfect puppy! Finally, we found a litter of 8 that was homeless, and needed loving families. We went to see about the little ones, and the smallest of the litter came inching up to us and sat down right next to us. We knew he was the one! Now that we have him at home, he has not had A SINGLE accident in the house, he is walking on the leash without pulling, and is so sweet and loving! We are so thankful!

Justice
Justice

Hi Guys- Great news- I was adopted 11/20/06 Hi Guys, 10/24/06
My name is Justice. I was given that name because I was found in Tuskegee just outside the Court House trying to find food in the middle of the street. I was picked up and since I was so tiny (3 lbs 10oz) they first thought that I was a tiny kitten- well actually I am 6 months old. I was tested negative for FeLK and FIV and given my rabies and FVRCCP vaccines. I was also spayed just a few days ago and am recovering from that. Once I am fully healed I will need a home of my own. I am very very sweet and look for love and laps and shoulders to sit on. I will put on a little weight (I am underweight) but will probably not get a whole lot bigger so if you're looking for a sweet lovable little girl I am the one for you. Call my friends at the humane society for more information
Thanks for your time
Justice


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