Fannin County Animal Control

**OWNER RECLAIMED**

Does anyone recognize these dogs? Running together down Highway 60 near Dunkin Doughnuts. Intake # 150-26 and 149-26.
Call us at 706-632-3845

FEDERAL MICROCHIP BILL INTRODUCED: The "Keeping Pets and Families Together Act" would establish a program within the USDA to permit the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with state and local governments to support the microchipping of dogs and cats in the care of animal shelters or similar entities prior to allowing such dogs or cats to be recovered by their original owner, adopted by other individuals, or transferred to another animal shelter or rescue organization (subject to the availability of appropriations).

According to the American Humane Association, roughly one-third of all pets will become lost at some point in their lifetime, and many of those animals end up in shelters. However, a study by the American Veterinary Medical Association found that almost three-fourths of all lost or stolen animals with microchips are located and many eventually reunited with their families.

Endorsements:

“The AVMA-endorsed Keeping Pets and Families Together Act would enhance the capability of animal shelters to microchip cats and dogs,” said Dr. Michael Q. Bailey, President of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). “As veterinarians, we highly recommend microchip identification to all pet owners and animal shelters. A microchip can be lifesaving if a pet is ever lost, and it greatly increases the chances of a lost pet being reunited with its owner. We thank Rep. Ted Lieu for his leadership on this issue and for introducing the Keeping Pets and Families Together Act.”

This legislation is endorsed by: American Veterinary Medical Association, Humane World for Animals, Humane World Action Fund, Animal Legal Defense Fund, American Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and Social Compassion in Legislation.

Full text of bill:https://files.constantcontact.com/e4694ef8001/74003af9-bd3e-4648-92c5-07bd1f4b7f04.pdf

Full Press Release: https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-lieu-introduces-bill-help-families-reunite-lost-pets

NOTE. Updating owner contact information in the database is an essential part of an effective microchip program.

Photo: bestfriendspetcare.com

***ADOPTED***

Intake 146-26 - 3 day stray hold
Found at Shallowford Bridge Rd and Old Dial Rd

Received multiple calls this morning about a donkey loose and on the side of Hwy 76 in Fannin. Fannin County Animal Control responded and Director Daniel and tech Evan Fish contained the donkey while Union County Sheriff's department took custody (the donkey had gone into Union County). It was a pleasure working with and assisting Union County Sheriff's and we are glad we could help. The officer was incredibly nice and thanked us for the help and offered their assistance if we ever need it!! You never know what your day holds at animal control!!

Jabarkus is always happy to fill in when our awesome admin is away from the desk ♥️ Not so tech savvy but a GREAT greeter!!!

***PULLED BY RESCUE***

Does anyone recognize this sweet pup? Found off Katydid Road. Intake #145-26. Not available for adoption or rescue until stray hold is up.

Who is missing these dogs near Bear Mountain in Mineral Bluff? Please give FCAC a call at 706-632-3845