Albany Humane Society launches ‘Be My Valentine’ Campaign

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Keeping in theme with the season of love, the Albany Humane Society’s newest Valentine’s campaign allows supporters to show their love for the shelter pets, loved ones, and themselves.

Barney, one of the many faces of the campaign, is the perfect example of the Albany Humane Society’s impact.

“Barney came to us as a stray from animal control, not being able to use his hind legs very well,” said Payton Jarrell, director of the Albany Humane Society.

The Albany Humane Society immediately took him for X-rays, and, thankfully, Barney’s injury ended up being curable but only with their help.

“He did need some more nutrition and TLC to regain his muscle strength back, and to teach him how to learn how to trust humans again,” said Jarrell.

Barney is the perfect face for the ‘Be My Valentine’ Campaign with his heart-shaped nose.

Not only will your donations help dogs like Barney physically, they will help them emotionally as well.

“When you donate to our ‘Be My Valentine’s Day Fundraiser’ you help mend and heal the broken hearts and souls that come into Albany Humane each and every day,” said Jarrell.

If you’re looking for a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift or just want to support the rescue as your Valentine you can do so by donating to the Albany Humane Society.

“So if you’re giving the gift as a Valentine’s Day to your loved one, you can actually input your email and then they will get an E-Valentines Day Card directly sent to them,” said Samantha Threadgill, Development Director for Albany Humane Society. “It’s for single people if you want to be the valentine of an animal instead of a human or for people who want to give a gift to your loved one.”

The good news is that Valentine’s love is lasting all week for the Albany Humane Society as the campaign will run until Sunday.

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