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Humane Society of Cherokee County

This is one of the few shelters we’ve been to that is primarily managed by men and it’s great to see men with a passion to help pets because the norm is that it is mostly women that run the shelter. So congratulations country boys! Like a lot of shelter, this one is in desperate need of almost everything. Definitely needs a sign off the highway so you are able to find the place. I’m asking all the city and county officials to be helpful on making this signage happen on behalf of the shelter and the good works they are doing. We were fortunate to meet Doris, the original founder of the shelter. I’m certainly not going to question her love for animals and generosity in helping her community. With her donation, the shelter was able to add a second building to house more dogs. We are always happy to see the rural communities pull together to work on animal control and to find humane solutions for their communities. There is still a lot of work to be done in Cherokee County but it looks like they are off to a good start. So keep pulling together and good things are bound to happen.



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E G.
Posted by E G. (ehscc320)
7 months ago
Thanks, Mr. Thompson and Zootoo crew, for visiting us here in the heart of northeastern Oklahoma’s “Green Country.” Thanks for recognizing the Humane Society’s REAL MEN, as in REAL MEN care about animals. In this area there are too many men—and women—who don’t care or don’t realize how to care. But the dedicated men, women and youth of HSCC are definitely making waves throughout the county and beyond. We’re committed to the cause and are like a family that Zootoo has brought even closer together.
BTW, as Mr. Thompson noted, our Doris and the Potsdam mayor are a lot alike. :)


Debra B.
Posted by Debra B. (DebraMeow)
7 months ago
Congratulations to your shelter for making it into the top 20. Unusual to find so many men involved with an animal shelter, but not surprising to find men who are animal lovers. I hope that your community doesn't shoot dogs instead of human euthanasia like some rural communities in western-central Minnesotta have done. We will all be awaiting the April 7th announcement.

E G.
Posted by E G. (ehscc320)
7 months ago
Thank you.
The Tahlequah city shelter, a.k.a pound, has humane euthanasia. The Humane Society shelter is no-kill except, very rarely, when a veterinarian and at least two board members agree that there would be no quality of life.
It's another story for the general, largely rural, public, whom we work hard to help and educate.

Debra B.
Posted by Debra B. (DebraMeow)
7 months ago
Oops, I left off the e on the word "humane" . I was not suggesting that people be euthanised, but I don't think that anyone who abuses or harms any living creature (2 or 4 or no legged) really should be walking on this earth. Typing too fast.

Lisa J.
Posted by Lisa J. (lisadvm)
7 months ago
Congratulations on your placement in the top 20! Good luck to you in the contest and in all your endeavors.
Lisa
St. Tammany Humane Society

E G.
Posted by E G. (ehscc320)
7 months ago
Thanks, and the same to you!

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