Wednesday, May 18, 2011
As a part of a Take Action
Project, Girl Scout Junior
troop 40 of Kings Mountain’
Baptist Church recently vis-
ited the Cleveland County
Humane Society in Shelby.
The troop had a tour of the
facility and followed Sherry
Crowder, who volunteers at
the humane society.
They learned that the hu-
mane society is a “non-kill”
shelter, which means that the
animals that are taken in by
this organization will not be
euthanized. Each animal is
cared for with proper feeding
and medical care that they
need on an individual basis.
These animals receive all
of the required vaccinations
and are spayed or neutered.
They are also micro chipped,
so if they ever become lost
they can easily be identified
by a veterinarian or other an-
imal shelter. Because the
Cleveland County Humane
Society is a non-profit or-
ganization that relies on
community support, Troop
40 is sponsoring a supply
drive.
If you would like to do-
nate any of the items listed
on the humane society’s
awish list, you may do so by
bringing the donated items to
the Mauney Memorial Li-
brary or to Cloninger & may be made through the
Neisler, Attorneys office at
The Kings Mountain Herald
Nothing.
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300 E. King St. Donations
end of May. For more infor-
Members of Troop 10 on their visit the CC Humane Society. L- R first row: Sherry Cries
(Cléveland County Humane Society), Mary Carter Johnson, Renee Unnasch, Hannah Smith,
Amber Belcher, Makayla Sorrow, Gracie Plonk
L-R back row: Isabella Hollifield, Abby Pennington, Emily Graham, Mary Catherine May,
Katie Tucker, Maria Kiser
troop 40
Cleveland County Humane Society’ S Wish List
PURINA brand kitten chow, PURINA brand cat chow — indoor and regular, PURINA
brand puppy chow, PURINA brand dog chow, dog treats, cat and dog toys, NylaBones for
dogs, scoopable cat litter — any brand, plastic pet crates — any size, plastic dog houses,
chain link dog kennels — new or used, stainless steel food bowls, galvanized meal buckets,
new dog collars and leashes, bleach, liquid laundry detergent, liquid hand soap, dryer sheets,
paper towels, hand sanitizer, mops and brooms, all size trash bags, all sizes new or used bath
towels, copy and printer paper, all office supplies. :
mation, contact Girl Scout
leader
Tucker at 704-747-3376.
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Foxy is an adult, medium sized, female Labrador Re-
triever/Pit Bull Terrier mix. She needs someone who
can devote time, attention, and love to her.
To find out how you can adopt Foxy, or another pet, or
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