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The Facebook page celebrated the adoption of several cats, including this kitten named Jellybean.
Homewood Animal Control is using the power of social media to reunite lost pets with their owners. They have already succeeded in bringing about a half dozen dogs and cats back to their families.
Animal Control Officer Robbie Bagby said she started the page in October to share success stories and information about lost pets. The page has grown to more than 350 likes, and Facebook fans share the posts with their own friends to help spread information.
Bagby recalled one time when she picked up two dogs and posted their photos on the page. In less than two hours, their owners had claimed them.
“My biggest goals are for the animals to be reunited, to educate the public and to get animals adopted,” Bagby said.
The page has also been the means of getting several animals adopted into new homes. Facebook fans have stepped in and adopted many animals that were left unclaimed. Bagby herself adopted two cats.
“I’m a huge animal lover, and I think any animal needs to be warm, safe, dry and loved,” Bagby said.
Bagby hopes to see the page grow so more animals have a chance to return to their owners or find a new family to love them.
To learn more or post information about a lost animal, visit the Homewood Animal Control Facebook page or email homewoodanimalcontrol@yahoo.com.
