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2010 Shelbyville/Shelby County Animal Shelter Statisics
August 10, 2010 – 12:30 am | No Comment
2010 Shelbyville/Shelby County Animal Shelter Statisics

Statistics are presented in Excel spreadsheet format, viewable on screen. You do not have to have EXCEL to view them. Navigation between the months and year-end cumulative is at the bottom, using tabs.
These spreadsheets were created by a volunteer meticulously going through 365 days worth of daily reports we requested from the City through an Open Records request.

City Shelter Lacks Compassion
June 24, 2010 – 12:27 pm | 2 Comments
City Shelter Lacks Compassion

Appearing in the Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Shelbyville News
Letter to the Editor:
“Reader disturbed by conduct of city shelter
I would like to bring to your attention my experience of June 14 with the city-county …

Gibson, minus a leg
June 23, 2010 – 1:00 am | One Comment
Gibson, minus a leg

Finally sharing pictures of Gibson, post-amputation. This little guy was severely injured on a farm that has a managed feral colony.  At 6-weeks old Gibson had to have his back leg …

Virtual Mall Shopping for a Cause – Our Cause!
June 4, 2010 – 9:49 pm | No Comment
Virtual Mall Shopping for a Cause – Our Cause!

You can have a lasting impact on our work by simply clicking your mouse a few times. I want to introduce you to the We-Care Reminder and ask you to download it right away.
The Reminder …

Frequently Asked Questions about Feral and Stray Cats
May 27, 2010 – 3:49 pm | One Comment
Frequently Asked Questions about Feral and Stray Cats

What is the difference between a stray cat and a feral cat?
A stray cat is a domestic cat that has been abandoned or has strayed from home and become lost. A stray cat may be …