The Catoosa County Animal Shelter is in need of help. Fliers scattered throughout Ringgold request donations to help supply the shelter’s pantry.
Shelter staff said they hope county residents will stop by and drop off needed items to assist them in caring for the influx of adoptable kittens, cats, puppies and dogs brought into the shelter. The list details needs of unflavored Pedialyte; blankets; small throws; towels; double-sided food pans; cat litter pans; dog and cat flea collars; canned or dry food for kittens, cats, puppies and dogs; non-rawhide pet treats; cat litter; flea shampoo and dips; rubber toys; and baking soda. Donations are tax-deductible.
From left, Catoosa County Animal Shelter field officer Willie Brogdon, Director Sheree Horton and interim Catoosa County Manager/Human Resources Director Ann Cain hold pets available for adoption at the shelter.“Come by with donated items or we will pick the donations up,” said shelter Director Sheree Horton. “We provide donation receipts. We really need cat litter pans – large and small ones – flea collars and flea treatment the most.”
Horton said the shelter is also always in search of willing volunteers to help care for the pets.
Catoosa Citizens for Animal Care volunteers take some of the shelter’s kittens, cats, puppies and dogs to foster in their own and others’ homes in an attempt to help find them “furever” homes. The CCAC posts photos of the shelter’s pets online in an attempt to find more people willing to adopt pets.