Thank You Simply Cat Breeds!

We are humbled and grateful that we recently received this award from SimpleCatBreeds.com in recognition of our efforts to help cats in need. We do it for the animals, but it's still nice to be acknowledged!

PET FOOD RECALL INFO

Diamond Pet Foods has expanded a recall of its dry dog food, taking precautionary steps afterseveral of its brands were linked to an outbreak of a rare strain of salmonella poisoning that infected at least 14 people in nine states.
The company said it was now pulling a total of nine brands of its dry dog food from the shelves. In April, it began the recall by pulling three brands. On the official website for the recall, Diamond Pet Foods added dog food under the Country Value, Diamond, Premium Edge, Professional, 4Health and Taste of the Wild brands with a 2 or 3 in the 9th position of the production code and an X in the 10th or 11th position. The "best before" dates are between December 9, 2012 and April 7, 2013. They were distr...ibuted in a variety of eastern, southern, central and Midwest states, as well as parts of Canada, but may appear in other states. Diamond NATURALS (particularly the Lamb & Rice dry dog formula), CHICKEN SOUP for the Pet Lover's Soul ADULT LIGHT Formula and Diamond PUPPY Formula had already been recalled in April 2011 after a random sampling showed that some of their food tested positive for Salmonella.
Some companies that co-manufacture with Diamond Pet Foods have also pulled their products, including Natural Balance, Kirkland Signature/Kirkland Signature Nature's Domain, Apex Pet Foods, Canidae Pet Foods and one type of Wellness Complete Health puppy food. The companies claim it is a precaution because no pet or human illnesses have been reported in association with these brands nor has sample testing shown that any of their bags have Salmonella. For complete info, check the Diamond Food website at: Diamond Foods Recall

Spring Yard Sale!

Please save your gently used items for our spring yard sale, May 11-13th. Bring anything that is in good order to the shelter during Adoption Center visiting hours, or call the Humane Society if you have a special item. Appliances should be in working order. This is a big fund raiser for us every year, so your donations really help our cause! This year, we are having our yard sale in honor of Ginny Parker, volunteer-extraordinaire, who has put in countless hours with our Adoption Center as part of our staff, though not paid for it! She also has helped with most fund raisers in the past few years, and is on our board of directors. Thank you for all your service to help the animals, Ginny!

More details of yard sale to come!

Did you know you could have your birthday party at the Adoption Center and play with the kittens and puppies? It's quite a fun time, and the pets love the attention! Look at Destiny Liddell (2nd from left) with her friends as she celebrated her 8th birthday. Parents and children had a Pawfectly wonderful time!

Please Remember the Shelter Pets
with a Kuranda Bed!

The shelter dogs & cats would love a cozy bed to sleep on, just like us humans! Please consider donating a Kuranda bed. Go to http://kuranda.com/donate/2787/ to donate directly to our Adoption Center...the shelter pets Thank You!

The students at Mossy Creek Elementary School collected food, toys, and treats for the animals of White County. They are shown with representatives from the school, S.A.N.G., White County Animal Control, and the Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Thank you for your donations!

Mossy Creek Elementary School with their donations

PLEASE JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP DRIVE FOR 2012... OUR GOAL IS 1000 MEMBERS & THE ANIMALS NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

Thank you!

Volunteers are always needed at the shelter and for fund raisers... Please stop by the Humane Society and give your time for the animals!

THE MISSION of the Charles Smithgall Humane Society is to shelter and find safe homes for unwanted, abandoned, neglected and abused animals; to reduce pet overpopulation, cruelty and neglect; to teach and encourage responsible pet ownership; and to advocate animal welfare.

Animal Adoption Center
4823 Helen Hwy. 75N
Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
(Between Cleveland &
Helen, GA)
(706) 865-4135
Email Us

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Adoption Center Visiting Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday: 10am-4pm

Sunday: 1-4pm
Monday: Closed to public

Our Featured Canine

McKenzie
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CHARLIE'S & H-WOBBLES' MEDICAL FUNDS

Charlie is a sweet guy!
We currently have 2 specific funds to raise money for a couple shelter animals in need. Charlie had to have a leg amputated and is doing well from that, but we are still raising funds to pay his bill for two surgeries. The good news is, he has been adopted, but sadly, it was discovered he has heartworm, so his owners are doing all they can to make him comfortable and give him the treatment he needs. We are still accepting and need donations to "Charlie's Fund" to help pay for his previous treatments, and sending hopeful thoughts to Charlie for a full recovery. This poor guy has been through enough, and still has a heart of gold!

Honey Wobbles has a big heart & needs a loving home!
Another medical fund has been established to pay for another special case we have, for a loving dog named Wobbles. Honey Wobbles is a 6 month old American Bulldog mix. She was the runt of a litter of 4 - the only female. She was born with a deformed ('club') front foot.
Honey - or Wobbles, as she is lovingly called - was adopted shortly after she arrived in November. Three months later, she was taken from her owner because of neglect and brought back to us with a severe case of non-contagious demodex mange. We have been treating her skin condition for a month. After it is cleared up, we will have her club foot evaluated and treated. We are accepting donations towards her surgery if you would like to help. Make your donation to "Honey Wobbles' Fund".

Please go to the Donations page if you'd like to donate directly online... Or drop by the shelter, or mail checks to the humane society, and specify CHARLIE'S FUND or HONEY WOBBLES' FUND on the check, (or on the website), so it goes directly to that program. Thanks for your help; we wouldn't be able to help these special needs cases without your support!!

Save Printer Cartridges -

It's Cash for the Critters!

Smithgall Humane Society is now a member of the Office Depot Recycling Rewards Program. Under the program, we can redeem ANY brand of used printer cartridges, and receive $2 credit per cartridge, up to 10 cartridges a month!
Please drop off your used printer and toner cartridges at the Humane Society. Thanks!

Special Volunteers

We would like to have grooming days at the Adoption Center. If you can help groom, bathe & trim dogs & cats, please let us know. Even if you can only come once in awhile, your help is needed and appreciated! Grooming experience (professional or personal) preferred.

Did you know...
There's a lot of educational information on our Pet Information and Tips page? Read about common plants that are toxic to your pets. Check out what's safe & what's not for your pets. Want some great links for pet training, or for dog & cat treats recipes? Or want a link to send a funny pet e-card that talks? It's there! There are fun sites for kids, too! Check it out; send us your fav pet links & we'll post them!