Follow Me Home Animal Rescue is working to reduce the high shelter kill rate in Jefferson, Franklin, Crawford, and St. Louis counties. Animals are held in shelters for a period of five business days, then they can be killed if not rescued by a group, or adopted by an individual. Animals that are surrendered to the shelter by the owner can, and usually are, killed immediately. Most families looking to adopt a dog do not realize that purebred dogs account for 25 to 30 percent of a shelter’s dog population.
In the last 10 years, the No-Kill Movement has been spreading across America. More and more people are getting involved in the plight of stray, abused, and abandoned dogs and cats. Homeless animals are not the government’s problem alone, nor should they be. If each one of us does just a little, every homeless animal in Jefferson County would eventually have a home!
Follow Me Home Animal Rescue welcomes children who want to help with homeless animals. We have volunteer kids from 12 years old and up who help us hold the dogs at adoption events. They talk to people about homeless animals. They show younger children who come up to the dogs how to approach the dog, where and how to pet the dog, and answer their questions. We believe that getting our children involved when they are young will reduce the number of animal abuse cases, the number of animals killed in shelters, and teach children responsibility and compassion towards others as they learn compassion and responsibility towards a family pet. Studies have shown that just holding and petting a family dog or cat lowers blood pressure, releases “good feeling” endorphins, and gives you a sense of, well, love!
We have chosen Kuranda dog beds for our animal rescue facilities because they are so good for our dogs.
We still don't have enough for all of our kennels. If you would like to donate a bed
so another dog can sleep in proper comfort, please click here .
Here’s how you can help homeless animals:
1. Spay or Neuter your pet. Always.
2. Know and follow the laws of your city regarding pets.
3. Go to Jefferson County Animal Control and see how many good dogs and cats are there for adoption. Maybe you know someone who has been looking for a pet, or you will find the dog or cat of your dreams. It happens more often than you think!
4. Donate your unused items to your favorite rescue group or animal shelter. Towels, blankets, leashes and collars, dog bones, crates, dog beds, cleaning supplies, and money for vet bills and medications will never be turned down!
5. Stress to your children the importance of being kind to animals.
6. If you are thinking about getting a family pet, why not foster a homeless dog or cat? Not only are you saving a life, you have a chance to “try out” the merchandise before you commit.