Up & Coming Weekly

January 21, 2020

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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM JANUARY 22-28, 2020 UCW 11 e term pound is still commonly used in American society. Its origin is a mystery, but one belief is that it's a derivative of impound, meaning an enclosed area. ese days, homeless animals are no longer viewed as a pub- lic nuisance to be warehoused in sub- standard facilities and disposed of as quickly as possible. Homeless animals and the care they receive in shelters has changed for the better. Increasingly, the trend across the United States is to design shelters as friendly and inviting community centers where the public can go to relinquish or adopt pets. "ere is an awareness and a willing- ness to help these animals, and we are confident that we can make an even bigger difference … in the coming years," Cumberland County Animal Control Director Elaine Smith said in a news release. "Our ultimate goal is to never have to euthanize an adopt- able animal, and we appreciate all the help from our community partners, the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society, numerous rescue groups, our volun- teers and foster parents." Animal Control said 3,012 dogs and cats were adopted locally in 2019, com- pared to 2,829 in 2018. e number of dogs and cats euthanized by the county dropped by more than 500 from 3,790 in 2018 to 3,241 in 2019. Smith said personnel at Animal Control strive to perform their jobs professionally and thoroughly. ey love and care for the animals brought into the shelter, she said, and do their best to find homes for as many of the animals as possible, and only as a last resort, euthanize them. e Cumberland County Animal Control department has implemented the Fear Free Shelter Program whereby all 48 employees complete studies on the emotional health of animals, animal communication, gentle control techniques and good behavior training. e Fear Free Shelter Program teaches strategies and techniques to reduce fear, anxiety, stress and frustration in the dogs and cats handled by Animal Con- trol staff in the shelter and in the field. "Our goal at Cumberland County Ani- mal Control is to constantly improve the way we handle and house animals at our shelter so that we minimize the ani- mals' stress and fear," Smith said. "We are all animal lovers, so the employees are eager to learn and improve their knowledge and skills." Future Animal Control employees will be required to obtain certification when they are hired. is training is provided at no cost by the Fear Free Shelter Program. e public is encouraged to support the thousands of cats and dogs who find their way to the animal shelter annually. Monetary donations can be made to the Animal Enrichment Fund at licensepet. com/cumberlandcountyncdonate. Food, toys or treats can be donated at the shelter. Additionally, Friends of Cumberland County Animal Shelter collects cold-weather dog houses, straw and blankets for outdoor dogs for their comfort and safety during the winter months. Residents who would like to donate cold-weather supplies may drop off items at the shelter. e Animal Con- trol Department and Animal Shelter are located off Tom Starling Road, east of Fayetteville. Animal pound provides care by JEFF THOMPSON NEWS The Cumberland County Animal Control department has implemented the Fear Free Shelter Program whereby all 48 employees complete studies on the emotional health of animals, animal communication, gentle control techniques and good behavior training. FSU can change your life, too Whether you're transitioning out of the military, dealing with frequent deployments, or balancing your work, school and family life as a military spouse, Fayetteville State University will help you achieve your higher education goals and advance your career. Accredited. A Proud Member of the UNC System; An Incredible Value 8 Week Classes Available on Fort Bragg, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Main Campus, and Online Flexible with Traditional, Hybrid, and Online Classes 42 Degree Programs and Unlimited Career Opportunities More info -Dalashia Early, Military Spouse uncfsu.edu/Military-Successes Or call Register today for Spring Open House on March 21, 2020 www.UNCFSU.edu/springopenhouse 910.672.2963 910.672.2966 "Getting my degree was the best thing I have done for myself and my family. It changed my life."

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