Carroll County Humane Society
396 Euclid Ave. (P.O. Box 384) McKenzie, TN 38201
Telephone: (731)352-9950 Email: cchstn@gmail.com
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Donations
We are a not-for-profit organization and we are supported solely through the donations of money, materials, and time from our host of friends and volunteers.
No gift is too small! Every little bit helps!
Monetary Donations
Donate on-line safely and securely! Just click the icon and you will be directed to our secure donation page.
If you would like to donate cash, there are several drop-off points around Carroll County.
Checks can be made out to Carroll County Humane Society and dropped off at the shelter OR mailed to the shelter using the PO Box address.
Fund raisers are held throughout the year. Check out our Calendar of Events to see what's happening!
KENNEL SPONSOR PROGRAM
CCHS is launching a "kennel sponsor" fundraiser to purchase kennel decking for the dogs. As many of you know, the dogs are on concrete at the shelter which can be tough on them in the winter months because the floors often stay wet after cleaning. We are investigating alternative flooring - including radiant heating - but that is a massive undertaking. As a quicker and more affordable option, we are purchasing VetChoice Kennel Platforms for the kennels. These are sections of sturdy, no-skid, heavy plastic that are pieced together to create a raised floor. We currently have some of the puppy kennels on this decking and it is wonderful. It will dry after cleaning, has groves that direct urine away from the pups, and they really seem to do much better on this surface. Each platform is 2' X 2' and the cost is roughly $10 per platform - depending on the number ordered (the more ordered the cheaper the price - over 60 platforms drops the price to $9.60 per platform). The majority of our kennels are 10' X 10' for a total of 100 square feet to cover which is essentially 25 platforms. We are ordering these platforms from Snow County Pets and you can see these platforms at www.snowcountrypets.com .
CCHS is launching a "kennel sponsor" fundraiser to purchase kennel decking for the dogs. As many of you know, the dogs are on concrete at the shelter which can be tough on them in the winter months because the floors often stay wet after cleaning. We are investigating alternative flooring - including radiant heating - but that is a massive undertaking. As a quicker and more affordable option, we are purchasing VetChoice Kennel Platforms for the kennels. These are sections of sturdy, no-skid, heavy plastic that are pieced together to create a raised floor. We currently have some of the puppy kennels on this decking and it is wonderful. It will dry after cleaning, has groves that direct urine away from the pups, and they really seem to do much better on this surface. Each platform is 2' X 2' and the cost is roughly $10 per platform - depending on the number ordered (the more ordered the cheaper the price - over 60 platforms drops the price to $9.60 per platform). The majority of our kennels are 10' X 10' for a total of 100 square feet to cover which is essentially 25 platforms. We are ordering these platforms from Snow County Pets and you can see these platforms at www.snowcountrypets.com .
In efforts to help get as many kennels as possible - we have 22 adult dog kennels needing to be covered - we are asking for "kennel sponsors" at a cost of $300. This amount will purchase enough decking for the kennel and also allow for the entire kennel to stand on the platforms without any "gaps" which could encourage chewing, helps keep the entire kennel clean, contributes towards the cost of shipping, and can also purchase a house if that kennel is in need of a new dog house. Donors will receive a picture of the pooch on your decking and an update on that kennel's resident. As a dog leaves for a new home and another comes in, you'll get to meet your new benefactor. Donors will also be recognized with signs on the kennel stating who the donor is as well as signs on a "kennel sponsor" board in the front lobby.
The success of the Annual Banquet was wonderful and that money is currently being spent on direct animal care - food, catching up on spay/neuter surgeries, vaccines, and vet bills which average between $2000-$4000 a month depending on the number of alter surgeries and the health of new animals coming in. It is very important for CCHS to maintain liquid cash earmarked for animal care and the banquet's proceeds are being channeled in that direction. As a result, the kennel decking is an additional expense that could jeopardize expenses that must be met in order to prepare dogs and cats for adoption and to care for them while they wait.
If you want to come and see the decking already in place, you can now do it on Saturday!! As well as regular kennel hours. CCHS will be open on Saturdays from now on from 10:00-3:00. People who have expressed interest in volunteering but could not come during the week, now have an opportunity to do so on Saturday, and these new open hours also make it easier for out-of-town residents to come and adopt their new fur-kid. You can also follow the kennel sponsor program - and all other announcements of CCHS happenings - on Facebook. So, point and click your way into being our "friend"!
As always, thanks for everything you do for CCHS. The animals certainly thank you the most!
Material Donations
Material donations can be dropped off at the shelter or, for big-ticket items, call us and we will pick it up!
| We can ALWAYS use the items in the list below. | We are in need of some big-ticket items as well. |
| Frontline or Advantage (for fleas and ticks) | Automatic feeders (for the cat rooms) |
| Revolution (for mange) | Washer and Dryer |
| Derma G 02 spray (for hot spots, abrasions, etc.) | Indoor/outdoor runs |
| Hydrogen Peroxide | Portable pens |
| Guaze | Portable pet carriers (all sizes) |
| Grooming supplies (shampoo, brushes, combs, nail clippers, etc.) | Commercial fans for ventilation |
| Paper towels | Window fans |
| Toilet paper | Lawn mower |
| Hand soap | Wheeled carts |
| Cleaning products (bleach, Pine Sol, Nature's Miracle, spray bottles, etc.) | Office furniture |
| Baby formula without Iron | Office chairs |
| Baby food meats (chicken or turkey only) | Shelving units |
| Baby bottles (for orphans) | Grooming tables |
| Scoopable cat litter | Electric groomers |
| Baking soda (for the litter boxes) | Bath tubs |
| Science Diet dog and cat food (wet or dry) | Digital camera |
| Collars and leashes | Copy paper |
| Toys (nylabones, tennis balls, kong toys, etc.) | Photo paper for ink jet printer |
| Towels, blankets, washable rugs, washable dog/cat beds | Avery ink jet business cards (#8371) |
| Dog & cat treats | Labels for ink jet printer |
| No-tip plastic feeding bowls | Van, mini-van, or SUV (for animal transport to vets & adoption fairs) |
| Stainless steal food/water bowls | Gift certificates to pet supply stores |
| Laundry detergent & fabric softener | Quality new or used items for our flea market |
| Air freshener for pet oders | Fire wood |
| Fly strips | |
| Industrial strength garbage bags | |
| Tall kitchen can bags | |
| Weed killer | |
| AA batteries |
Time
The shelter can always use volunteers and foster parents for our feline & canine friends. Dog walking, cage cleaning, socializing puppies and kittens, and laundry are just a few of the opportunities available.
