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- A New Beginning for Blount County Animals
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- 6-8 Million animals are brought into local shelters every year.
- 3-4 Million animals are euthanized at local shelters every year.
- 3-4 Million animals are adopted out of local shelters every year.
- Each day, 10,000 humans are born and 70,000 puppies and kittens are
born.
- In 6 years, an un-spayed female dog and her offspring can produce 67,000
offspring.
- In 7 years, an un-spayed female cat and her offspring can produce
420,000 offspring.
- Statistics show that for every $1 that is spent spaying/neutering an
animal before adoption, $3 is saved in the long run by avoiding
unplanned litters, stray dogs, dog bites, etc.
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- To work with city and county governments to provide county residents
with permanent, long-term Animal Control services.
- Address and decrease the Pet Overpopulation problem.
- Educate the public on the importance of Spay/Neuter and proper pet care
to help decrease the number of unwanted and abused animals in the area.
- Assist city and county governments with their obligation to provide a
successful and permanent Rabies Control program.
- Incorporate Partnership programs with other area shelters and animal
rescue organizations for Community Outreach.
- Build a modern “All Access”
facility that the citizens, county and encompassing cities can be proud
of.
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- No Permanent Animal Control Services or Facility. Temporary services
provided by Loudon County.
- Approximately 6.5 additional stray animals in Blount County each day.
- Limited Law Enforcement Capabilities.
- No Rabies Control Program.
- No successful spay/neuter program.
- Health and well-being concerns for both citizens and animals alike.
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- State of the art “All Access” Animal Center and Adoption Facility.
- On-site Veterinary Care with aggressive Spay/Neuter program.
- On-site Educational Facility.
- Successful Volunteer program so that city and county AC Officers can
concentrate on law enforcement and community service.
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- Solicit funding from the Private Sector for land acquisition and
construction financing.
- Work with other successful Animal Centers in the area to discuss
facility design, programs and operations.
- Work closely with local City and County Officials on planning and
program considerations.
- Select a location for the new facility.
- Meet with recommended Architects and Engineers to establish a
comprehensive facility design.
- Put together Construction and Operating budgets.
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- Plan, promote and hold community fundraising projects.
- Solicit large donations from businesses and individuals.
- Research and apply for Grants to assist with Spay/Neuter programs
- Apply for acceptance in the Hill’s Science Diet “Shelter Nutrition
Partnership” program.
- Visit local area businesses to accumulate donations of time, equipment
and/or supplies to assist in outfitting new facility.
- Work with the county to establish necessary Shelter status through the
State Health Department.
- Prepare Operational Policies for Animal Center Volunteers and Staff.
- Establish an Operating Budget which will incorporate all necessary
personnel to make new facility operational.
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- Meet with local city and county officials along with Architects and Engineers that have
a familiarity in Shelter design
to begin designing for the future.
- After completed design, establish a comprehensive Construction schedule
for new facility and review with City and County officials.
- Review budgetary requirements for City and County Animal Control
staffing, intake and boarding fees.
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- Establish veterinary procedures to enable the best possible medical care
for the animals, and practice spay/neuter programs before animal
adoption.
- Establish programs to deal with animal personality assessment and teach
positive social skills to animals prior to adoption.
- Institute educational programs to help both children and adults learn of
the importance of spaying/neutering and proper animal health care.
- Create a warm, inviting atmosphere for potential adopters to come and
find the perfect addition to their families.
- Participate in and support programs with other area organizations, such
as obedience and service dog training.
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- Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation needs your help to accomplish our
plan for a better, more humane Animal Center in Blount County.
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