Rockingham shelter needs public's financial assistance
I was greatly saddened by the article regarding the parvo outbreak at Rockingham County Animal Shelter (Feb. 6) and the subsequent euthanization of the 61 dogs housed there.
Just as heartbreaking was that the dogs that had recently been adopted or fostered were turned back in and also put down (with the exception of one) because of possible exposure to parvo.
According to Caroline Sanders, shelter director, "Most animal shelters vaccinate against parvo as soon as a dog arrives." Tragically, our shelter in Rockingham County "has no finances and ... can't afford to vaccinate them as soon as they get here."
I went to the shelter and made a donation toward parvo vaccines. I met Sanders and thanked her for all she does for the animals that end up there.
She and her volunteers work tirelessly cleaning kennels, feeding animals and trying to get the word out that many wonderful animals are awaiting adoption.
I pray there will not be another outbreak of parvo at the shelter. That can be avoided only through vaccinating all of the dogs there. Please find it in your heart to make a donation. Checks should be made payable to Rockingham County Animal Shelter, 1401 West Harrison St., Reidsville, NC 27320.
Pamela Martin
Reidsville
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