Back in 2008 Doug and Wanda
McGee would never have imagined how different their lives were about to become.
Doug was in his 19th year as a police officer with the Albertville
Police Officer. Wanda worked at Bancorp South as a customer service
representative. One night in May Doug was filling in at the dispatch desk when
a call came in about seven puppies that had been dumped on someone's yard. At
that time the City of Albertville
was euthanizing around 130 stray, abandoned, or unwanted dogs a month. Knowing
the probable outcome for the seven puppies Doug called Wanda. And the rest, as
they say, is history! Just three short years later Second Chance Shelter now
cares for over 250 dogs waiting for their forever homes.
We are a no-kill, limited
admission shelter. Alabama law
dictates that a dog only has to be held seven days once it is picked up by
animal control (Alabama ST 3-7A-8). For that reason we acquire most of our dogs
from local animal control departments. Only rarely are we able to accept a dog
from the general public. However, our Facebook page is always open to anyone
who wishes to post pictures and information on free animals needing a
home.
At Second Chance Shelter we want dog care and adoption to be
a favorable, uplifting experience for people and pets alike. While we
occasionally we have to deal with the tragic side of animal welfare we strongly
prefer to focus on providing a positive life from rescue forward.
We are looking forward to another exciting year at Second Chance Shelter!
Last March we accepted a donation of four acres and an unfinished building on Abbott
Road in Albertville.
We are seeking donations and funding in 2012 that will allow us to renovate and
complete the building and relocate the Shelter. The new location will
make us much more accessible to the public. It will also enable us to accept
cats! In the meantime we continue to make temporary improvements to the
current location to improve conditions for the dogs.
Please donate today and join us in our mission of finding loving and lasting
homes for adoptable dogs in Marshall County
and surrounding areas!
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