 ANIMAL SHELTER
The idea of an animal shelter is not a new one in Rhea County. For
years, concerned citizens held out hope, organized and formed groups
such as the Rhea County Humane Society, Save-A-Pet and others in an
attempt to solve the problem of stray animals. I shared this vision with
other concerned citizens and was determined to find a solution. The
Sheriff's Department answers approximately 85 animal related calls per
month, and I knew something had to be done. Through hard work and
donations from many individuals and businesses along with Rhea County
Sheriff's Department employees, we have completed this facility and have
received state certification and accepting animals.
We understand that it has been a long process and much work has to
be done to ensure the safety of all our citizens as well as the welfare
of all stray animals in Rhea County. The frustration that many local
citizens have felt when they called for a stray animal to be picked up
and no facility was available is now over. While some view stray animals
as a nuisance, others see that there is a potential health hazard for
Rhea County Citizens who might be attacked by a diseased animal. Also,
the vision of unhealthy animals roaming the neighborhoods in an attempt
to find food is also now over. We will be working with the local animal
hospitals on an aggressive spay and neuter program aimed at providing
those services at reduced rates for citizens who would not otherwise be
able to afford them.
The Rhea County Animal Shelter was made possible in large part by the
donations of concern citzens, businesses and civic organizations. More
than
$45,000 was raised to support this cause. We also want to thank Tommy
Snyder
and the Rhea County Highway Department who donated many hours and
equipment
to improve the land.
The Rhea County Animal Shelter works in partnership with k9 Country
Village
in an effort to adopt as many animals as possible. Featured animals for
adoption at the Rhea County Animal Shelter are listed on this website.
Many
more animals not featured are available for adoption between the hours
of
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The shelter is
open
on Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment. The Rhea County Animal
Shelter is closed on weekends. The shelter is located at 9118 Back Valley Road in Evensville. The phone number is 775-2029.
http://www.k9countryvillage.com/Home.html
Another agency we are partered with is Almost Home. This agency works
directly with the Rhea County Animal Shelter as well to adopt as many
animals as possible. They can be reached through their site or by
contacting
the Rhea County Animal Shelter.
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