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10/27/2025

Now that some may be turning on their heat this is a good reminder.

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10/22/2025

10/16/2025

This is the reality of what happens in shelters every single day. The insanity must stop!

10/02/2025

Spooky decorations may seem fun for the season, but there’s a hidden danger lurking in those stretchy fake spiderwebs. Birds, butterflies, and even small mammals can get tangled in them while searching for food, leaving them trapped and vulnerable. What looks festive to us can be life-threatening to the wildlife that share our backyards.

Think about it—those delicate fibers are impossible for a bird to escape once its wings or feet get caught. Instead of creating a playful vibe, we’re unintentionally building a deadly snare that harms the very creatures that make our gardens and neighborhoods alive with color and sound. One small decoration choice can ripple out into a big impact on local ecosystems.

The good news? There are tons of fun, creative, and safe alternatives! From glow-in-the-dark pumpkins to lanterns and eco-friendly lights, you can set the spooky mood without putting nature at risk. So this season, let’s keep the scary to our decorations—not the consequences. What do you think: genius swap or tradition too hard to give up? 🐦🎃

07/28/2025

Monroe County Affordable Spay and Neuter Initiative is currently offering $50 OFF THE COST OF SPAY AND NEUTER SURGERY FOR DOGS of Monroe County, GA residents (Offer 2025-2). We do not have an offer for cats at this time.*

Proof of pet owner residency is required.

A certificate number issued by MCAS is required.

Surgeries are performed by SAFE on Riverside Drive in Macon. Currently, SAFE's regular charges for dog spay and neuter surgery are:
$90 for dogs weighing under 20lbs,
$100 for dogs weighing 20lbs to 39lbs,
$120 for dogs weighing 40lbs to 59lbs,
$140 for dogs weighing 60lbs to 79lbs,
$155 for dogs weighing 80lbs to 89lbs, and
$185 for dogs weighing 90lbs and over.
Your final surgery cost will be $50 less than the regular charges indicated above.

In order to obtain the $50 off dog spay and neuter surgery certificate number, YOU MUST TEXT OR CALL US at 478-319-3866.

*There is a $45 cat spay and neuter surgery offer available directly through SAFE. You should visit the www.nolitters.org site to learn more about that offer.

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A grant from the Clayton & Carol Paul Fund through the Community Foundation of Central Georgia made this offer possible.

07/15/2025

07/07/2025

☀️ Hot pavement alert!
When it’s 85°F outside, asphalt can reach 130°F — hot enough to burn your pup’s paws in seconds.
Before you head out, do the 5-second hand test: if it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for them 🐾

💙 Keep walks early or late, stick to grass or shaded paths, and always bring water. Your dog’s paws will thank you!

06/30/2025

It's that time of year... so here's your annual reminder that loud fireworks can seriously harm wildlife, pets, and even people. Some alternatives to fireworks while you are gathered with friends and family celebrating Independence Day are...
🫧 Blowing bubbles
🔦 Indoor laser lights
🪅 Red, white, and blue piñatas
🐘 Elephant toothpaste (https://tinyurl.com/ElephantFoam)
🧶 Silly string
🔫 Water fight
And if you still NEED your firework fix, please choose quiet fireworks like sparklers, snakes, and fountains or go to your city's fireworks display instead of shooting off your own to minimize the noise and the number of locations disturbed. 🇺🇸

06/25/2025

Georgia just made a HUGE move for animals!

House Bill 331 is now law: banning the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in public spaces like parking lots and roadsides. That means fewer animals from puppy mills, and more pets finding homes the right way.

This is a big win for animals, for adopters, and for every advocate who spoke up. Let’s keep the momentum going! 🐾

06/23/2025

* UPDATED - MARK JULY 12 ON YOUR CALENDAR!
* Low cost rabies vaccines and microchipping for cats and dogs.
* Free DHLPP-L4 & Bordetella vaccines for dogs.
* Free 3-way FVRCP vaccines for cats.
* TNR feral cat workshop.
Outdoor event open to all GA pet owners; you do not need to be a Monroe County resident. Bring your pet (dogs on leash & cats in carriers) to MCAS on July 12 between the hours of 9am and 12pm. No need to register or call ahead. Just show up and take advantage of this great opportunity!

06/22/2025

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Animals can die of heatstroke within 15 minutes. Cracking the window does not help, the inside still gets dangerously hot. During hot weather, keep your pets at home. If you see a pet in an unattended vehicle, do not leave until the problem has been resolved!