AR-News: (NC - US) How you can help the animals who end up in the Yadkin Cty. "Shelter"

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From the Yadkin County Humane Society's Petfinder's site is this picture of what life is all about for the animals who end up in the Yadkin County Shelter.
For those who ask how they can help the animals in Yadkin County please support the efforts of the Yadkin County Humane Society.  YCHS is fighting on the frontlines and in many ways may be the only hope some of these animals have that end up in this horrible shelter.
 
YOU can help Yadkin County
 
This is a picture of the current Yadkin County Animal Shelter....The deplorable situation speaks for itself. The shelter is nothing more than 11 outdoor broken down cages at the local landfill. There are more pictures if you review the home/pet list under the dog name "Shelter". Since we've had such a tremendous response from people all of the US looking for animals, the YCHS thought perhaps you'd like to see what we're fighting for! It doesn't matter where in the US you live, if you can write a letter/email or make a phone call, YOU will help us. We have the attention of the legislative body in Raleigh. Let's let them know how important it is to change the laws for NC. 

Please email, call or write the Yadkin Ripple, The Elkin Tribune or the Yadkin County government officials (See www.yadkincounty.gov for contact information). Whether you are from Yadkin County or another state, we could use your help to make a difference! 
Who We Are
The Yadkin County Humane Society regrouped in February 2003. In just over a year, we have rescued, fostered and/or adopted out into forever homes over 300 animals! While that is not an extraordinary high number, it is to us because we do not have a facility to work from. All of our animals are fostered out of individuals' homes. We are STILL in the process of fighting for a new animal shelter. We have implemented a financial assistance program for spay/neuter procedures as well as vaccinations. Anyone living in Yadkin County qualifies for these programs. Please contact the YCHS for applications. All applications are reviewed for authenticity. Our membership list has grown to over 75 members, BUT, we do not have that many active members. With spring already here and summer fast approaching, our schedule for local events will be getting very busy. In order for us to participate in as many local events as possible, we will need more ACTIVE members. Please, if you can give an hour or more, contact us! Any and all help is greatly appreciated. We have gained approval to hang a sign at the shelter telling people that if their animal is either picked up without tags OR dropped off at the shelter with tags, it will die in the gas box. Even if they end up at the shelter with tags, if our eight foster homes are full, the animal will still suffer its' death in the box. Please call us if you must give up responsibility for your pet and we will TRY to help you find a new home for your animal. Don't make them suffer an inhumane, long death. 

The YCHS does not currently have an animal shelter or administration building to call home. Our members conduct society business from their homes and offices. Animals are fostered by various members throughout the county, but there are not enough foster homes for the amount of animals that are available. We do have funds waiting for us from the county to build the shelter. The county has identified suitable land but has been working on a "right of way" now since January 2004!!!!!! In the meantime, our animals continue to suffer their deaths in the makeshift gas box. 
Join us!
Have a little spare time or just have the need to be a part of a compassionate cause? The YCHS needs members who are loyal, caring people. As a member, you can be as involved as you would like to be. Numbers do speak louder than words. When we appear at a town or county meeting and there are 20 members present, those holding positions get a feel for how strongly we all stand behind the need for change in Yadkin County. Not a county resident? Not a problem. As long as you love your animals, we want you as part of our team. Yearly individual memberships are $10, family members are $15. Please call 336-463-4990, check out our website or stop by PetSmart to join! 
Adopting Our Friends
Our volunteer group is dedicated to the well-being of our pets. Our adoption process is very easy and revolves around locating an ideal home for our animals. If you see an animal that you believe would fit your lifestyle and make a wonderful addition to your family, please EMAIL the foster parent that is listed with the animal. We place great trust in our foster homes. They have the priviledge and the final say in who adopts the animals they are taking care of. You should also visit www.yadkinhumane.org and complete an adoption application. This will quicken the adoption process. The first qualified family to be apprpoved will be given first consideration. ALL of our dogs/puppies can be adopted for $100. All cats/kittens have adoption fees of $60. 
Come Visit Us!
Our team of dedicated volunteers currently holds Saturday Adoption fairs at PetSmart on Hanes Mall Boulevard, Winston-Salem from 10:00am until 2:00pm. Please visit us and meet our friends who need wonderful forever homes. We also participate in many local events, so stay tuned for details on where we may be next! 
About Yadkin County
Yadkin County, like most areas of the country, has to deal with an overpopulation of cats and dogs. Some owners do not have the funds to have their pet spayed or neutered; some owners do not see the necessity; some owners simply do not care. As a result, thousands of animals each year have to be euthanized by the Yadkin County animal control because of overpopulation. 

Yadkin County does maintain a small animal shelter that is affiliated with the Department of Animal Control. Conditions at the shelter are unpleasant and dangerous to the animals. Approximately 53 animals a week are euthanized inhumanely in a box pumped full of gas. Some pet owners leave their unwanted animals at the shelter thinking that animal control will see that they get adopted out. This is not the case. THEY WILL BE KILLED IF THEY ARE TURNED IN WITHOUT RABIES TAGS. CALL THE YCHS FIRST!!!!!!!!!!
 
To learn more on how YOU can help support the homeless pets facing death in North Carolina shelters please visit the North Carolina Voters For Animal Welfare's website at:  www.NCVAW.org 
This coalition of rescuers, activists and those who simply enjoy the wonders of pet ownership have banded together seeking solutions that will put an end to the explosive growth in the numbers of homeless pets being killed in the state's shelters.

While visiting the NCVAW site they have made it quick and easy to support the Animal Protection Bill in NC.

Go to www.NCVAW.org 

Click on How Can I Help? 
Scroll sown to the House Agriculture Committee header and click on it 
It will automatically open an email 
Copy and paste the statement below and click send! 
Repeat the process using the House Finance Committee header and you are done!