Marshall County Humane Society, Inc DBA Rescue Hearts of Alabama

09/06/2026

Hello! My name is Holly—yes, just like the girl in that famous Tiffany movie!
I’m a barely-one-year-old girl who is equal parts sweet and adventurous despite a difficult start into this life after having been dumped at a farm and two pregnancies within just a few months. But no more! Now, I love watching TV and YouTube (especially anything featuring squirrels or birds!), hanging out with my people, and—most importantly—cuddling. As a matter of fact, I’m a professional cuddle bug! Who knew that indoor life could be so good?!
I also have a very cute way of saying hello. When you walk into the room, I’ll greet you with little chirps to let you know just how happy I am to see you.
If you already have another cat, I may need some time to decide how I feel about them. Very, very slow introductions will be important. Dogs, however, scare me to pieces, so no dogs, please. I’d also like to only be inside your home.
But enough about me...
Would you like me to be your little shadow?�I’d be your girl!
I am spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, flea-treated and dewormed, and my adoption fee is $75.
If you think I could be your princess, please message my foster mom Carmen Van Etten at [email protected] or send her a message on Messenger.

02/10/2026

❗️Alabama does not clearly define “adequate care” or “proper shelter.”

That one gap causes almost everything else to fail. Because the law is vague, almost any situation can be legally defended, even when a dog is clearly suffering.
Right now in Alabama:
• A tarp, lean-to, or broken doghouse can legally count as “shelter”
• Dogs can be chained 24/7 with no exercise, socialization, or relief
• There is no statewide standard for:
• Shade in extreme heat
• Protection from freezing temps
• Clean, drinkable water
• Veterinary care until the animal is near death

So when animal control or law enforcement shows up, their hands are tied.

They often hear:
“The dog has food, water, and some shelter.”

And legally… that’s enough.

Keep SHARING, Keep tagging your friends! I’m not trying to flip the system. Alabama doesn’t have to have radical reform to make progress. Just clear definitions… simple, common-sense fixes!

Join us in this fight!!!! SHARE.

Petition to the Alabama State Legislature: Strengthening Laws Against Cruelty to Pets

02/01/2026

Our experts do NOT recommend this food. Why? 🤔

First, it's main ingredient is corn.

Now, we're not averse to dog foods containing some corn as long as it's appropriately balanced by other ingredients that give the food a rounded nutritional profile. However, since corn is an 'incomplete protein,' lacking in the essential amino acids your dog needs, dog foods made mostly from corn do NOT do a good job of meeting your dog's nutritional needs.

Second, it contains dyes yellow 5 & 6 which is as particular concern as dyes are being phased out by the DFA as a result of concerns over their health effects.

Lastly, it contains anonymous meat meal - this is often high in ash (making it hard for your dog to digest & get the goodness out of the food). It's also commonly synthetically preserved, and some synthetic preservatives have been linked to health problems. So we prefer foods that contain named, quality cuts of meat.

Want to read the full review? See our website: https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/ol-roy-dry/

12/19/2025

12/19/2025

SHARE, share, share! Share three times ! Third time is a charm!

Yesterday, I received an urgent message from Monty. His person can’t be here until Jan 3rd and he says

“Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate your being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you PAWLEASE help me?”

Why you say?

Monty had to go stay at the doggy hotel until his mom arrives on the 3rd of the New Year but his shenanigans has caused him to be expelled!
Monty is so handsome, so good, so sweet and wants to play with all the dogs and all the people. He just hates being alone! So, when the long legged, long earred beauty in the play yard next door batted her lashes at Monty, he kind of went head over heels and over a 6’ chain link gate! Oh YES he did! You know love can make some guys senseless! Lose their head! Break a leg! PLUS sweet Monty had tried this same shananigan the day before but was interrupted by security. The very nice, five star hotel is a two strikes, you are out kind of place. They apologize and say he is awesome but he’s very lucky he wasn’t injured and I completely understand as I’m dealing with a Houdini myself ! The holidays are too busy for Monty to have a dedicated security guard!
So, Monty has to leave today by 3PM!

Now you know why I say.

I’m trying really hard to help a friend in need! If you can be Monty’s buddy until January 3rd, let me know! He really is a great boy but he needs to be in the company of someone. A crate is not an option. He’s a shepherd and needs a human! If you know any escape artists ……opps! I mean if you know dogs, Monty needs your help!
He says “PAAWLEEEESE HELP ME!!”

Contact via email [email protected] Facebook messenger, or text 256-738-1275

Monty is a white shepherd, neutered, up to date
on vaccines, microchipped and on heartworm