Critter Corner
Turtle
A local eatery business was recently given a turtle by one of their customers for their beautiful water display in the lobby. Thankfully, it did not take long for this to come to our attention; a young boy was very disturbed when he saw the turtle hiding in the shell, and he began to wonder [...]
Kitten in a Storm Drain
The way I look at storm drains has significantly changed over the past several years. More cats and dogs than we ever wanted to know about use these storm drains to safely go from place to place, and to get a little bit of perceived security. We have no idea how many animals die in [...]
Mother’s Day 2011
Today, we celebrate Mother’s Day. The very word “mother” brings to mind safety, warmth, care, and love. There are bad mothers, to be sure, but the vast majority offer unconditional love. In fact, all nature values mothers. There is a reason our planet is called Mother Earth. I have never had the blessing of being [...]
Productive Day
On Tuesday, April 19, 2011, we hired an off-duty police officer to spend the day with us to catch up on complaints of neglect and tethering violations. The other humane investigator, Lynn Shelton, and I went with the officer to 22 locations. We seized 13 dogs and several tickets for violations were written. At the [...]
Easter 2011
It is the time of year that brings back such fond memories of days gone by of Easter baskets, Easter egg hunts, and lots and lots of candy. Now, it also brings back memories of ducks abandoned in parks, rabbits stuffed into boxes at dumpsters, and additional animals received at the shelter. Each year, we [...]
Drop-off Cages
One evening last week, the shelter manager, April, and board president, Lynn, and their spouses decided they would have a nice, relaxed dinner out after a long day at the shelter. I went home, thinking I would have a quiet evening. A few minutes after I had finished supper, police dispatch called to say that [...]
News Release
New Spay/Neuter Options
News Release July 21, 2010 Contact: Paulette Dean (434) 799-5306 The Danville Area Humane Society is pleased to announce new spay/neuter options for area residents. From now until the end of 2010, we are reinstating our $25 rebate program for residents of Danville and Pittsylvania County who use local veterinary clinics. Residents must call the [...]
Cruelty Investigation
The necropsy of the pit bull found in the Oak Hill Cemetery revealed awful details of the dog’s death. Her body was badly bruised, she had puncture wounds on her body, and she was shot. There are many scenarios that could have taken place: The dog could have been forced to fight, and then shot [...]
Anti-Chaining Law
On July 1, 2010, a new law will go into effect in the City of Danville. No companion animal can be chained for more than 4 hours in a 24 hour period. If the temperature is 32 degrees or below, no companion animal can be chained. No companion animal under the age of 4 months [...]
Cruelty Investigation
The necropsy of the pit bull found in the Oak Hill Cemetery revealed awful details of the dog’s death. Her body was badly bruised, she had puncture wounds on her body, and she was shot. There are many scenarios that could have taken place: The dog could have been forced to fight, and then shot [...]
