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NEXT STEPS TAKEN TOWARD NEW ANIMAL SHELTER

Matt Boster

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Sep 12 2019 1:38 PM

DOTHAN: A team of animal advocates comprised of government officials and employees, Police Department and Foundation representatives, business leaders, and the general public recently met to take steps toward the development of a new animal shelter and adoption center.


Bryan Applefield, who was instrumental in organizing the Wiregrass Spay and Neuter Alliance, presented a detailed report with information gathered from discussions with local animal advocate organizations and research with Shelter Planners of America. Shelter Planners of America has participated in the development of hundreds of animal shelters nationwide. “Mahatma Gandhi said ‘The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated,’ stated Mr. Applefield.


“We’ve heard from enough people in the Wiregrass to know that the community cares about the welfare of animals. Further, we believe our citizens will support a clean, safe facility that will be a model of best practices and humane animal care.” The group is forming a 501(c)3 to oversee the shelter and serve as the fundraising platform for the facility. Currently the Dothan Police Foundation has earmarked initial funding for the project and will serve as the fundraising organization until the 501(c)3 is formalized.


A variety of locations will be reviewed as the potential home of the animal shelter. Local area animal advocate non-profits and organizations will continue to play an important role as the project progresses. Police Chief Steve Parrish said, “There’s a reason this project means so much to the general public.


We need animal advocates, business owners, community leaders, and the public to work together to fulfill this need. We know it is an important undertaking and believe exciting things can happen when our community comes together.”


As the project develops, more information will be available regarding involvement, volunteering and donations


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