With the weather turning colder, donations to the Caldwell County Animal Shelter become even more important as the staff works to keep the animals fed and taken care of.
Jamie Whalen has been in charge of the animal shelter for just a few months and is working within the budget to best keep the dogs brought to the shelter well cared for. She says they are asking for donations of Ol’ Roy dog food because that’s what the dogs are best responding to.
click to download audioWhalen says they feed on average 15 dogs per day at the shelter.
click to download audioShe says they are accepting donations for other items such as blankets so that the dogs don’t have to stay on a concrete floor all day.
click to download audioEven though she’s been in charge of the shelter for just a few months, she is seeing the reality of slow adoption times during the COVID-19 pandemic.
click to download audioThe Caldwell County Animal Shelter is open weekdays and Saturdays and closed on Wednesdays and Sundays. Whalen says donations can be dropped off at the shelter at 489 Baker Hill Road.
