NEWS AND EVENTS
NGAL is working with
Walker County Animal
Shelter to help adopt animals.
Check out the Pound
Puppies page to see adorable
pets needing homes!

NGAL 2008 Spay/Neuter Report

So far 2009 is running a little behind on rebates. In 2008 we assisted
with 47 spay/neuters to the tune of $1875.00!!! If you look at the
numbers using 15 as an average yearly offspring (cats can produce 3
litters at 4 to 6 kittens and dogs can produce 2 litters at 6 to 10 pups);
these 30 animals would have produced 450 offspring in one year
with the number exploding to 6750 the next. We gave $1,724 in
reimbursements back to people in 2007 Hopefully we will be able to
raise more money in 2009 and increase the number of animals we
can help.

New Feline Tag Now Available

A new feline spay/neuter awareness tag is now available along
with the two tags already out.
The tag features a black and white tuxedo cat called Hope and
proceeds will go to the Georgia Dog and Cat Sterilization
Program. These tags are the primary funding source for the
program which helps pay for procedures done by licensed,
accredited veterinarians in all counties. The DCSP has helped
with more than 35,000 spay/neuters since 2003. More than $22
from each tag goes directly to the program. When it comes time
to buy your tag please consider one of the three tags that benefit
this great program.

Horse Tag

For all you horse lovers don't despair.
Georgia has a tag for you too! The
new horse tag provides funds for
promotion, research,and educational
programs for state's equine industry.

NGAL hosts HSUS meeting

North Georgia Animal League hosted a GrassRoots
Meeting for The Humane Society of the United
States on April 27, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting
was held at the Colonnade in Catoosa County. The
meeting was well received with several organizations
present.

RODDYDOGS Helps Shelters

Roddydogs has announced they are
extending their holiday sale. Their training
dvd is on sale with 10% from every dvd sold
donated to local shelters. What a deal!!
Also check out their newest item, the
Re-Leash: a leash that is triggered so that it
can be released at the collar from the handle.
Roddydogs dvds can be found in Walker
county at Paws Pet Supplies in LaFayette in
the Walmart shopping center. Also available
online at www.roddydogs.com. Check
their website for details and dates.

Commissioner Approves Dog Park

Commissioner Heiskell has approved the
use of a section of land behind the Walker
County Civic Center to be used as an off leash
dog park for the public. The NGAL has been
clearing underbrush and getting the area ready
to be fenced. More work dates will be posted.
The public is invited to come out and help or
just check out what we're doing. Elbow grease
as well as monetary donations for fencing
would be greatly appreciated!!!

Shelter Adoption Day
at Paws Pet Supplies
in LaFayette
Saturday 1 - 9 -2010
10:00 to 2:00

Humane Education Program in Demand

Our new Humane Education Program is off to a great start!
Spring of 2009 we did classes at the Chickamauga Library and
Cherokee Ridge Elementary. For fall of 2009 we already have
requests from Rock Spring Elementary, Chickamauga
Elementary, and all 3 Libraries in the county to participate in
our program. Our classes help young children better understand
how to act and react around dogs they don't know. Anyone
interested in scheduling a class can email us at
ngal@ngalonline.org.