Brooke County Animal Welfare League

06/26/2026

Saturday, June 27 --
If you've not already purchased your tickets you can still buy at the door for the Hancock County Humane Foundation's fundraiser, Whiskerfest. Please come out and support them. They do so much for both Hancock and Brooke counties.

And, don't forget if you are looking to give a forever INDOOR home to a cat/kitten in need stop down on RT2 on Sunday 2-5 or contact them for other arrangements to meet to adopt. They have MANY that need a home NOW.

06/14/2026

05/26/2026

If you are an owner with a cat that may have these symptoms a vet visit should be scheduled NOW, not wait until it gets worse and more treatment or surgeries could be needed. Ever had a toothache, imagine what your cat is going through with full mouth pain.

🐱 Chronic Bad Breath + Painful Mouth in Cats? It Could Be Gingivostomatitis. This painful, chronic mouth inflammation affects many cats and causes more suffering than most owners realize.
Learn the signs, triggers, and treatment options — including how full mouth extractions can be life-changing for severe cases.
Early recognition can bring real relief!

03/13/2026

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You will see in this article that by spaying your female pet it drastically reduces the risk if the pet is altered before 6 months. We always recommend that the female be altered before her first heat cycle. With each heat cycle it increases the risk. In addition, the earlier the spay the less risk of pyometra, uterine infection which can be deadly. We will address this in another post.

Spaying early for a dog it brings the risk down to less than 1%.

For a cat it is 91% reduced. But, what we have found through the years of having a rescue and the thousands that came through us through our spay/neuter clinics is that by getting your cat spayed before her first heat and having no litters drops that risk even lower.

Typically through our clinics, we scheduled for 5 months. Some vets will do earlier.

June 12, 2025 – Mammary cancer is a serious and often deadly disease in dogs and cats, but early spaying, regular exams, and timely veterinary care can significantly reduce risk and improve outcomes.

03/13/2026

Pet Owners ..... we are going to start putting out articles that every pet owner should know and understand about the risks and care of their pets. No one should go by assumptions, or that's the way my parents did it, or I didn't know. Your pets rely on you for their health and well-being. Please take the time and read.

If there is something you would like information on PM and we will see what we can find.

03/06/2026

If the original owners would just be responsible, especially for spaying the females, there wouldn't be the strays there are, the deaths there are, the numbers in the shelters .... get the point???

Or putting the burden on those that just cannot let yet another throway starve due to irresponsibility. Those of us in rescue or have personal cats look at 11 as a joke. We know have many more than that and struggle with budgets to make sure all thay have are taken care of even if that means we have less. Years ago when we first started doing our clinics there was an older woman that ate TV dinners every day just to make sure she had enough funds to feed all the strays by her. That should never be.

There is NO reason why your pet should not be altered. There are low-cost options in the tri-state area. AlleyCat in E. Liverpool, OH and Fix'Ur Cat in Washington, PA. And, to say that under $100 to alter, plus provide vaccinations, is too expensive is ludicrous. Do you go to Starbucks? Dunkin? Buy cigs, vapes, alcohol, new phones, tattoos, gaming systems ..... should the list continue? There is no reason why someone cannot put $10-20 away per month to alter their pet. Owners need to start stepping up. There are no unlimited funds in rescue.

02/20/2026

Who do YOU have set up to care for your pets should you end up in a nursing home or pass? We hear all the time that a family member will take. As a rescue that has taken in quite a few, we know that isn't always so. With that, always have more than one caregiver in mind and set in your will should the first refuse. If you have an elderly pet with medical needs and the pet goes into the shelter most times the pet will be euthanized as they do not have the funds for treatment. Keep that in mind to keep your pet healthy now to give it a chance later.

Author: Dr. Karen Becker  If something happens to you, what will happen to your pets? STORY AT-A-GLANCE Did you know an estimated 500,000 dogs and cats are euthanized each year after their owners pass away? These are pets for which no provisions are made in the event something happens

01/30/2026

Tigger... she's got the look, right into your heart. Another beauty waiting it out for her forever home. And wants to know what are you waiting for.

Please contact the BCAS for more info, meet/greet/adopt.

💜 Meet Tigger! 💜 ADOPTED

Tigger is a beautiful tabby-and-white girl who is spayed and 1½ years old. She has a sweet, gentle personality and enjoys cozy blankets and quiet companionship. Tigger may be a little shy at first, but she warms up quickly and loves being near her people.

If you’re looking for a calm, affectionate young cat, Tigger could be the perfect fit 🐾

01/30/2026

Right now may not be the right time for some but may be the right time for one to open your heart and home to Baby. Giving her a forever home opens up a spot for another, and another, and another that are all needing a lap to warm.

For info, to meet/greet, adopt ...... please connect with th BCAS.

Meet Baby 💕 ADOPTED !!!

Baby is an approximately 1½-year-old spayed female with a big personality packed into a petite frame. She's spunky, outgoing, and very friendly, and she never misses a chance to say hello. Baby enjoys attention, likes to explore, and would make a wondertul companion for someone looking for an affectionate cat.

She's used to living with other cats and does well in a multi-cat environment, making her a great addition to a home with feline friends already in place. Baby is ready to leave the shelter behind and start her next chapter in a loving forever home.

If you're looking for a sweet, social girl with lots of charm, Baby might be your perfect match 🐱 💗

🐾 Brooke County Animal Shelter
📞 (304)394-0800
📍 797 Mac Barnes Drive, Beechbottom WV
📩 Online Pre-Adoption Form:
https://form.jotform.com/252933621199059