PALS Animal Alliance

A lot of my volunteer time is spent walking dogs, which helps them physically, mentally and socially. All of the dogs benefit from this and then show much better for adopters. It also allows me to know key information and lovable traits about each dog, so that I can help adopters find a good match that works for everyone involved - humans and dogs. In addition, I help coordinate dog adoption events by working with shelter staff and other volunteers.

I also work on a lot of “advertising” for the wonderful pups we have by making cage tags and binder sheets for each dog, so adopters can browse through key info when at the shelter. Plus I write dog bios that another volunteer posts onto PetFinder and AdoptaPet, and I also help with Facebook posts and write the Pet of the Week features for the Times-Georgian. Basically, I try anything that helps get the word out about the “hidden gems” at the shelter waiting for their forever family.

Overall, we have an incredible team of highly dedicated volunteers. Each of us brings our own unique skills and ideas on how to help, and we each feel truly rewarded by the joy we see on every dog and cat’s face. And even more rewarding is to see one of our “hidden gems” get adopted and go to a loving home.

I adopted Maxx years ago (he was a Rockstar) from the shelter.  He worked at Cheers the liquor store every day.  He was recognized at fast food drive throughs, embraced with incredible LOVE by the  Bowdon Vet…. As he struggled and did all we could to keep him comfortable til the end.  My heart was beyond broken, this animal was amazing.  He was a picture on Facebook, just as Blaise was.  I knew the moment I looked into those brown eyes…. I was coming to get you as soon as I could and bring you home.  Maxx was the best family member I’ve ever known.  I miss him every day still.  Then there’s Blaise… I’m pretty sure Maxx knew I needed him. Blaise is so much like Maxx.  I don’t know how I got so blessed with two amazing children from the Carroll County Animal Shelter.  I say  Children, cause that’s how they should and are treated with me.  Jill, you’re an Angel without wings. Posting the picture of Blaise … looking sad, changed both of our lives.  It’s big love between us.  Please consider adopting from Carroll County Animal Shelter.  I’ve been beyond Blessed Twice.  Blaise is sincerely living his best life.  Be that Heart.

I currently foster dogs at from the CCAS along with volunteering at shelter.  I started fostering last year during a deep freeze - taking (2) 6 month old dogs home.  Within 2 days upon returning to shelter - both were adopted ( to the same home ).  I was able to inform the potential adopter all about those wonderful pups which really helped them with the adoption decision.

I have had 12 fosters since last January - only my last dog which just returned Tuesday 1/27 remains at the shelter and awaiting adoption.

It doesn’t take an enormous amount of time as you may think.  I have 5 animals of my own -and a family - so once you get into a routine - it works wonderfully.  Recently,  I read an article that stated shelters that utilize a foster program have 30% more adoptions than those that don’t have a foster program.  Amazing percentage!

Fostering is rewarding for you as well as beneficial to the dog/ cat - knowing you can increase their chance of adoption by providing useful information to potential adopters!

It really does make a difference ! I’ve seen the results first hand !