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Raleigh County Humane Society Seeks Doghouse Donations

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The Raleigh County Humane Society is looking to give back to the community while providing new shelters for peoples' furry friends.

The shelter is currently seeking donations of new or gently-used doghouses, which will then be given away to area residents who demonstrate financial need. All sizes and styles of shelter are welcome.

According to a representative with the Humane Society, several houses have already been given away and several new houses have already been donated. The shelter hopes to build enough attention to make the doghouse giveaway an ongoing program.

"Drive anywhere and you can see dogs chained without shelter," said Humane Society Board Member Nancy Smith. "The community has supported the Raleigh County Animal Shelter and this is our way of giving back." 

State law requires that all dogs, including those kept outside, always have access to food, water and shelter. Anyone who is interested in receiving a doghouse from the animal shelter should be able to demonstrate financial need. The shelter is willing to deliver houses to those who are elderly, disabled or otherwise not unable to visit the shelter in person.

Unused doghouses can be dropped off at the shelter, at 325 Gray Flats Road in Beckley. Anyone interested in further information should call (304) 253-8921 or e-mail rcpets@hotmail.com.