The Dothan Police Department Animal Services Division will be hosting an event on May 19, 2012 at Eastgate Park. We invite you to attend “Bark in the Park”, which will benefit the Dothan Animal Shelter with all proceeds going directly to purchase much needed medications.

Bark in the Park will be a fun-filled day for the entire family with special activities for pets and their owners. Events include: live bands, a 5K run, a pet walk, car show, stump chunkin’, a low-cost rabies clinic, pet fashion show, vendors, food and drinks. The Dothan Police K-9’s will present exhibits throughout the day and we will have on-site dogs and cats for adoption.

Cash-only admission fees will be collected at the gate as follows: $5 per adult and $2.50 for kids under 13 or over 59 and pets are free admission.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Looking for love? Find it in a new furry friend at Auburn University at Montgomery’s ninth annual Pet Adopt-a-Thon on Oct. 1, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in front of Moore Hall on the AUM campus.  

Animal shelters from across the state are planning to bring dogs and cats of all ages, sizes and breeds – from purebreds to mutts – in need of a loving new home. Participating rescue organizations include the Autauga County Humane Society, Elmore County Humane Society, Montgomery County Humane Society, Macon County Humane Society, Wiregrass Humane Society, Dachshund Animal Rescue, Greyhound Pets of America and many more organizations.  

Can’t adopt a pet at this time? Consider donating desperately needed supplies to participating shelters. The following items are in high demand:

·      Dry or canned food, particularly kitten and puppy chow

On April 7th, 2011, Dothan Police Department investigators alerted the Animal Services Division to a possible Cruelty to Animals situation. Animal Services staff responded to the residence in the 100 block of Woods Dr. and found three puppies and one adult dog tied in the back yard with no food, water or shelter. All of the dogs were malnourished and severely infested with fleas, one puppy had severe bruising and a large wound half way around his neck from improper collar usage. All four were impounded by the Animal Services and the pet owner was arrested.

• David Jeffery Paul, black male, 51 years of age, of Woods Drive was arrested and charged with four counts of Second Degree Cruelty to Animals (Class A Misdemeanor).

Information Source: Dothan PD