I think it was Erika, if I'm not mistaken that was at the pound the few times I was there looking to adopt a cat. She was extremely friendly and down to earth and out of all the shelters I had been to, this was my favorite and they really seem to care about all their animals.

If anyone is looking to adopt an animal I would recommend them.

I can see how they could use more space along with an updated facility. It would save so many more animals lives.

Pros: Erika - Friendly, Caring

Cons: Needs more space

I adopted my cat, Laya, from the Randolph pound three years ago. The staff was wonderful in letting me take as much time as I wanted with each adoptable cat and telling me about each one, so that I could make the right selection for my "zoo".
The staff is very concerned to provide the best they can for the animals. While I was at the pound, a volunteer was brushing a cat and she said that the cat liked to be brushed every time she volunteered.
I reported my black cat, Mischief, missing in JAN 2008 and the Randolph pound has been very supportive in suggesting methods for me to search for her. Sometimes a sympathetic ear is the best medicine as well.

Pros: The staff is wonderful. You can tell that they love animals.

Cons: The facility is very small for the potential number of animals needing care.

I never been to this shelter but I know of Norma who runs it. She's been in the animal welfare field forever and is just a real great lady. I've driven by this facility a million times and from the looks of the outside, they could certainly use a make over and/or a brand new facility all together!
Finally, the one thing that really bothers me is their name. "Pound" was a term from the 70's when shelters were just holding facilities and when the majority of the animals got put to sleep, not adopted. That's what I associate the word "pound" with it so I wish they would get with the times and change their name to something more humane!

Pros: Dedicated, caring staff

Cons: Small facility, needs a make over

I am a volunteer at the shelter and foster kittens. I have found the staff to be warm and loving to all the animals regardless of the cramped quarters they have to deal with. They don't turn away any animal that needs shelter even when there is really no room. They find a way to make it work. Their hearts are so big that they deserve space that compliments those hearts. It makes me proud to work with them to achieve their goals of finding homes for these pets.

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The Randolph Pound is a very special place for these animals. The love and care they receive on a daily basis has to surpass any other shelter in our area. They will not turn away any animal no matter what. That is not how some other shelters work, some with a 2 month wait for abandoned animals. Where do the animals go for those 2 months? My involvement as a volunteer has only been since May of this year, but I am amazed everytime I go there at what a wonderful atmosphere these animals are exposed to. Now they need a facility that matches the positive, loving place they call home.

Pros: Randolph Pound does a wonderful job caring for all their pets and a new/refurbished shelter is absolutely needed. The staff works very hard and are warm, loving and caring. A new facility would make their job easier and the animals in their care would really benefit from improved living conditions. I am continuously amazed at how wonderful the staff is and how they maintain such a positive attitude taking care of these animals on a day-to-day basis.

Cons: The only con is that the quarters are much too small and very old.

I think that people that choose this line of work are our unsung heroes. Even if you are not an animal lover you can see how these little souls need protection. They afterall do not have a voice of their own. I am thrilled that Randolph offers this type of service. I hope that they get the makeover that they so sorely need and deserve. Protect our animals and our children by supporting this shelter and its staff.

THANKS!

Pros: Terrific resource

Cons: none