Advocate encourages additional approach to stray animals in Towns County

HIAWASSEE, Ga. – William “Scotty” Scott, an advocate for stray animals in the area, is encouraging residents to take a new approach to finding homes for furry friends in need. The first step citizens should take is to contact Mountain Shelter Humane Society, Scott said. “When you contact the Mountain Shelter, if you find a stray animal, please explain to them the situation, and ask them to take the animal or find a home for it,” Scott advised. “If the Mountain Shelter does not take the animal because the shelter is full, the animal is sick, or for another reason, then please contact Commissioner Bradshaw and inform him of the situation.”

Scott relayed that he met with Commissioner Bradshaw on June 18 to discuss the matter. “Commissioner Bradshaw needs to know this,” Scott said. “If we go around this procedure and simply ask people who once were involved in animal rescue to assist in finding a home for the animal, we will never solve this Towns County stray animal opportunity.”

Towns County taxpayers spend roughly $29,000 annually to assist in supporting Mountain Shelter Humane Society. “The Humane Society’s Mountain Shelter greets and provides care for over 800 animals each year,” the organization’s website states. “The shelter houses and feeds everyone, keeps them in a healthy safe environment. and sees to all their medical needs. A few will find their way back to their original owners, but most are placed for adoption.”

For additional information, contact the following:

Moutain Shelter Humane Society: 706-781-3843.

Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw: 706-896-2276.

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