Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter, Inc.

Blade came into the shelter on 6/8/2019. She was an owner surrender. Her owner said they couldn’t afford to keep her. When they did her intake exam it was apparent that Blade was pregnant …. and heartworm positive. Well, Blade delivered 10 pups on 6/22. Two of them didn’t survive, but the other 8 were plump, active pups. When they were old enough to wean, they went to a rescue. Unfortunately for Blade, the rescue wasn’t able to take her, and she was left behind. Blade has been here ever since. At first she didn’t allow any kennel mates, but then she met Rowling. She really enjoyed her company. So, we do know that she can get along with other dogs. I’d say she is dog selective. On 10/12 we began slow kill heartworm treatment to cure her of that awful disease. If someone steps forward to adopt Blade, the meds will go with her. Day after day, people continue to walk right past her. She is invisible. We are praying that we can find a home for Blade for the holidays. She is currently the longest resident, here, at the shelter. That isn’t a good thing. She could be at great risk if we have too many dogs come in. Please, consider coming to meet this girl...before it’s too late for Blade! The stray hold, at the Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter, is 5 days. That allows owners a fair amount of time to come looking for their pets. On the sixth day, the animal becomes property of the Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter and is offered for adoption. An animal may be pre-adopted, however, if the owner comes forward, within the 5 day stray hold, the animal goes back to the owner. The adoption fee is refunded at that time. TSCHS Adoption Procedure: Adoption fee includes spay or neuter, current (age appropriate)vaccinations, a microchip, deworming and flea/tick for the month. Hours of Operation: Tues.-Saturday, 11-6 Adoption fees: Dogs- $100/Puppies $125 Senior dogs $60 Cats-$60/Kittens $75 Senior Cats $30 Contact Information: Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter 1747 Scenic Dr. Toccoa, GA 30577 Phone: 706 282-3275 Fax: 706 886-7358 Email: Info@TSCHS.org Adoption process: Fill out an application Fill out a contract Pay the adoption fee Unfortunately, we are not able to hold animals without the pre-adoption process being completed. That includes the payment of the adoption fee. Adoptions are done on a first come, first served basis. Online applications are accepted and payment can be made via PayPal.me/TSCHS or by phone, to pre-adopt, Tuesday-Saturday, 11-6, otherwise we do not hold animals. When the process is complete, the pet will be scheduled to be altered. After that is done, the pet may be picked up.