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FSPCA Gets Help From Many in Area During Floor Repairs Photo courtesy Jen Altieri Published: January 25, 2012 By Heather Harris When the dogs of the Fluvanna County SPCA were in need of temporary homes, two local organizations opened their doors to lend a helping hand. While repairs were being made to the floors of the shelter, Caring For Creatures and Pampered Pets of Charlottesville took in a combined total of six dogs for a period of about two weeks. Fifteen other dogs were sent to a rescue facility in New Jersey and are on their way to finding adoptive homes. The rest of the dogs were kept in other areas of the building until construction work was completed. Page Davis, of Caring for Creatures, said, “We are always happy to help, and thanks to recent successful adoptions, we are finally in the position to do so again.” The facility took in two hounds during the shelter renovations. “It is a small contribution to the four-legged community of Central Virginia,” said Jim Brown, of Pampered Pets. “We have donated lodging to the FSPCA, Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA and Caring for Creatures for similar needs.” During a yearly inspection by the Office of the State Veterinarian, the FSPCA was informed that their floors did not meet standards and would need to be repaired. Wear and tear on flooring is a common problem, according to shelter director Tricia Johnson. “It’s not anything unusual. When you house a lot of animals together, you have to be able to thoroughly disinfect the floors,” Johnson said. The county paid for the renovations that brought the shelter back up to state code. If repairs hadn’t been made, the shelter risked being fined, something that would have seriously endangered the future of the facility. Financially, the shelter is facing difficulty taking care of all the animals it takes in, especially during a stray animal’s holding period. When a stray arrives, the shelter is required to keep it between five-10 days, allowing the owners a chance to claim it. The FSPCA pays the entire bill for an animal’s care during this time period, receiving no help from the county. Contract negotiations between the FSPCA and Fluvanna County are set to take place, and there is a chance the county could take control of the facility. Johnson fears the animals would face an uncertain future is this change were to take place. She said, “Fluvanna County, right now, is a no-kill community and we have been for two years. That is a very rare occurrence, especially in a rural community. If the county runs the pound, there’s no guarantees as to what will happen.” (9) Comments • Email This Article |
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