Here are just a few quick pictures of some of the babies we saved from death within the hour of termination. They all will have a chance at life again and a forever home thanks to CCPR and its employees/volunteers that strive to make a difference.
If you look into their eyes you can see them say thank you. Everyone that I had touched after the release from animal control said thank you by licking my hand.
When I got that email with all the sad pictures, I felt an urge to open it and ask myself "What can I do to help?" It bothered me all night till I just came to the fact that "I will try my best, even if it's to save just one." And when I arrived at work, the animal control in Clayton Ga. had contacted Adeana at CCPR and she gave them my number. When I was asked to help, I said "yes!" without any doubt. Did I know if I had permission to do so? Would CCPR want to get involved? Where the heck would I put 6 dogs when everyone knows how full the shelter already was? These questions didn't come to me till I was off the phone and stood there in shock. But I knew if I pleaded my case and show people how strongly I felt about this someone would come together with me and we would make it happen.
So the next step was to get permission. I called Terry up and got the green light. He supported the idea. Then I heard from Martha that June was on her way to the shelter and wanted to talk to me about this. June did not give it a second thought and even offered to go with me to Clayton, Ga. Thanks to everyone for the follow through to make this become reality...not just a thought!
Do you see that all it takes is the will and the desire to make a difference?
The point of this letter is to give you the spark that you remember you had when you first decided to work with CCPR and decided to make a difference. Keep up the good work, and keep looking for the forever homes that every animal wishes they had!
Please forward this to anyone that has forgotten what it feels like to step up and rescue the innocent!!!
Thanks-Chris
Friday & Saturday, June 1 & 2 8am-4pm 
We got this update through our Facebook page: Hi!! I
just adopted the most amazing cat ever and I believe she was born in your
shelter! I wanted to give you an update on her if this is in fact the shelter
our angel Winky was born at. We took her home on 5/4 and from
the very minute she stepped out of the crate she was home. We renamed her Grace
because we felt it was a name that suited her personality so well. We have a
house with another cat named Jack and a dog named Molly. We also have 2
children. Grace is perfect with the kids. Some friends have already visited to
say hi to Grace and she was a perfect little lady!! Thank you from the bottom of
our hearts for taking such wonderful care of our sweet girl for us until God
lead us to her. She is an absolute perfect fit for our family and we are so in
love with her!! 
When Alice came into the shelter she was
very shy, could hardly walk and was afraid of everything. She was surrendered
because her family was divorcing and neither wanted her. Alice and the family
that adopted her came to visit at one of our recent adoption events. She is
over 11 years old and now thriving!
CCPR is a volunteer-run organization, literally. Other than
a few paid employees to keep the shelters clean, everything else that occurs in
relation to CCPR happens because a volunteer did it. All of the pet adoption
events, community night dinners, fashion shows, golf tournaments, yard sales,
trips to the vets, dog walking, paying bills, picking up supplies, social media
outreach -- this newsletter -- everything you can think of is organized and run
by volunteers who care deeply for all of the castaway critters that come under
our guardianship.
We've heard from Wyleah's new mom and her
name is now Sweetie Pie. "Here is a picture of me and Sweetie Pie relaxing
on the sofa. She has fit right in to our home and life. What an affectionate
baby. We are thorouglhy enjoying having her as part of our family." Rita
Lynn
Do you see that all it takes is the will and the desire to make a difference? 
We also heard from Dylan's new
family: "Dylan is doing great and is totally bonded to me. He and Gracie
chase each other from one end of the house to the other and love to hang out
together. He also loves to destroy rolls of paper towels..."
Meet our Cat of the Month: Samantha may be
'just' a little black cat but she is so special when you meet her. Samantha was
taken from a hoarder situation where she spent the first years of her life in an
outdoor cage, living a horrible existence. Never handled or loved, Samantha
amazed us all with her willingness to love and trust. She has become a
'kitchen' cat at the shelter, preferring to be in the room where she gets the
most human contact and attention. Her eyes follow you constantly as she hopes
you will come back to her for just one more pet! She is quiet and well behaved
and always available. This adorable little creature wants someone to love her
and a home of her own so badly - is she the one you've been waiting for?
Meet our Dog of the
Month: Katey was found wandering the highway with her
brothers and sisters. She is the little runt of the litter, but good things come
in small packages! Katey is incredibly sweet, loveable and likes to cuddle and
be in a lap for snuggle time. She is playful and likes everyone including kids
and other dogs. She loves to play with her toys, especially the soft fuzzy
ones! In her foster home she has learned all her manners: she is housebroken,
crate and leash trained. Katey is fully vetted and looking for her forever
family. Please call Barbara at 706-745-0035 if you would like to meet
Katey. 
