Humane Society projects ongoing

Published on Sunday, September 5, 2010 12:23 AM CDT

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Vaughn Maurice, director of the St. Tammany Humane Society, recently spoke to the members of the Covington Rotary Club.

Maurice told members about the on-going need for animal control and the planned $1.5 million future facility expansion.

In February, the shelter began a transportation project aimed at shipping adoptable dogs to Scranton, Pa., where adoptable pets are in demand.

Pictured from left, are “Pepe” Lafourcade, Maurice, Frank Carmelli, Covington Rotary President Davis Brister, Phillip Jeanfreau and David Holloway.

Recognition of the need to adopt a pet from the surrounding area is up 24 percent over the past year. Animals entering the shelter are given all current vaccinations, are spayed or neutered, microchipped and tested/treated for heartworms. Adoption fees range from $50 to $150.

The St. Tammany Humane Society was founded 60 years ago by Holly Fredricks Reynolds. It now houses 163 animals.

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