Animal Harbor

11/15/2024

We're so excited to share some amazing news!

Thanks to a generous grant from Lowe's Hometowns, Lowe's Home Improvement we've been hard at work renovating our shelter.

While we're still putting the finishing touches on everything, we couldn't wait to share some exciting before and after photos with you ☺️‼️

We know you've been patiently waiting, and we appreciate your understanding as we've navigated the construction process.

A huge thank you to our incredible Building and Grounds committee for their countless hours of hard work and dedication to this project ❤️

We can't wait to fully unveil the completed space on Giving Tuesday (December 3) and share how it will positively impact our community. Stay tuned for more updates! 🐾

11/15/2024

🎶 It's always better when we're together 🎶

We have such smart dogs thanks to those volunteers who passionately work with them❤️🤓

Want a dog with built in manners and basic commands? We have you covered at Animal Harbor!

Some skills many of our dogs have are: sit, stay, come, agility, social acclimation, and loose leash walking!

Apply to adopt one of your very own:

www.animalharbor.org/our-pets

11/14/2024

These kittens love spending time with our wonderful volunteers, but it's not enough!

They desperately need to be in a loving home with constant snuggles and treats.

Will you take on the role?😺

If interested apply on our website!! www.animalharbor.org

11/12/2024

New Beginnings ⭐ for our girl Journey 🐶

Today marks the start of a beautiful journey for this sweet girl, Journey! 🐾

After spending a short time at the shelter, she's found her forever home with the amazing Corrine.

We're so excited to see what adventures 🧭 they'll have together.

Corrine, thank you for opening your heart and home to Journey. Your kindness will make all the difference in her life. ❤️

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11/09/2024

"🐾Teamwork is the secret that makes common people achieve uncommon results 🐾."

When Josslyn arrived at our shelter, her life hung in the balance. Stricken with parvo, coccidia, and giardia, our dedicated wellness team sprang into action, fighting tirelessly to save her life. She remained with us for one year with little adoption interest.

As her health improved, our enrichment team gently nurtured her spirit, helping her overcome her fears and learn essential manners. With patience and love, they transformed her into a confident and well-behaved companion.

Our foster family, opening their hearts and home, provided the safe and loving environment Josslyn needed to conquer her fear of cats. Their unwavering support was instrumental in preparing her for her forever home.

Our adoption team, with a keen eye for perfect matches, found Josslyn the ideal family – a loving family that found Josslyn to be just what they wanted in a companion.

To ensure a smooth transition, our volunteers went the extra mile, driving Josslyn all the way to Minnesota, directly to her new home. Their selfless act of kindness and dedication exemplified the true spirit of teamwork.

Josslyn's journey is a testament to the power of teamwork. It's a story of hope, resilience, and the unwavering commitment to saving lives.

Together, we can overcome any obstacle and create happy endings for animals in need.

11/08/2024

If this doesn't absolutely make your Friday, we don't know what will!

Get ready for some laughs! Summit may be a big girl, but she’s got moves! 🐾

Watching her rock the agility course with all her heart has us in awe– proving that WEIGHT is just a number and BREED is just another word when it comes to skill and spirit! 😂💪

Our dogs (and volunteers) can do it all!

11/08/2024

Please consider supporting Animal Harbor during the Southern Tennessee Ladies' Society Craft Fair taking place TODAY and TOMORROW!

Where: FC Annex Building
When: Today 9 am-5pm
Tomorrow 9 am-3pm

We have some talented volunteer crafters who have prepared items "made with love ❤️ ", and we would love to see you stop by our booth and purchase an item or just to say hello!

11/07/2024

👐 We're Thrilled to Reopen! 👐

After a period of necessary renovations, we're excited to officially reopen our doors to the public. While we're still working towards a fully optimized shelter, we remain committed to providing the best possible care for animals in need.

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming new animals 🐶😽 into our care and successfully placing a few into loving homes. We also assisted numerous pet owners with spay/neuter services.

Please be aware that we have a growing list of animals awaiting placement and a wait-list list of those to come in. We are also experiencing a high volume of incoming calls. As we transition back into regular operations, kindly expect potential wait times.

We kindly ask that all interactions with our staff be respectful and courteous. We're here to help, but we will not tolerate any form of rudeness or emotional abuse.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Sincerely,

Animal Harbor staff and volunteers

11/06/2024

Who let the dogs out? 🐶 We did!

Our furry friends joined us for Storytime at the Franklin County Library.

Director Emily Holland read "Can I Pet Your Dog?" and our staff helped kids learn how to be gentle and respectful around the dogs.

We loved this hand on approach to learning. It is so good for both the children and the shelter dogs!

While we were there we also donated some paw-some new cat/dog themed books to the Children's Library. 📚❤️

11/05/2024

Animal Harbor will be at the Franklin County Library tomorrow for storytime and our Kids and K9's dog safety lesson. Bring your child and come see us ❤️

Do you have a pet? If so share a photo below and your pet's name.

11/04/2024

Recent happy northern cat adoptions 🏠🐾😽

🎵 We get by with a little help from our friends, Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin, Inc. 🎵

11/01/2024

👻🎃 Halloween catch up 🎃👻

Is there anything better than seeing a once abandoned, long term shelter resident in a home? We can't think of anything better!

Our buddy Hector got to spook it up with his new pet parent and his "pack"!

We know Hector is going to fit in well and is going to love his new pack ❤️

10/31/2024

Bye bye shelter 👋 hello home 🏡!

All tricks no treats 🎃👻, Chester gets to go home for Halloween 🏠🎉

Corrine and Chester connected instantly. He was even comfortable enough to share her drink 😂

10/31/2024

Sweet Mike Wazowski captured our hearts from the moment we met him.

It’s impossible not to feel a pang of sadness when a tiny creature like him arrives, neglected and suffering.

But this is what makes Animal Harbor so extraordinary. Our dedicated team, including our incredible wellness staff and compassionate partners at Town and Country Veterinary Hospital sprang into action to give Mike the care he so desperately needed.

Foster coordinator Sarah opened her home to Mike, offering him love, comfort, and the chance to heal. Together, they embarked on a journey of recovery and bonding- setting him up for success in his forever home.

Fast forward a few months, and Mike found his forever home in Wisconsin. His story is a testament to the power of compassion and the transformative impact of a loving home.

Every journey to a happy ending is worth every ounce of effort. ❤️

We couldn't do this without YOU.

10/30/2024

Oswald, another sweet Animal Harbor kitten, finds his home through the power of pet adoption!

Congratulations to the Smith family 🎉❤️

Repeat, trusted adopters are the best kind of adopters 🏠💕🐾!