MHS alumni support auditorium renovation As proud alumni of Morgantown High, we applaud the MHS Foundation for spearheading a renovation project for the school’s auditorium. As some are aware, the condition of the auditorium has deteriorated to the point that MHS has not had a proper ...
by Stephanie Faulkiner As a member of the Monongalia County Animal Welfare Network (MCAWN), I am responding to the guest essay written by the Animal Care and Control Issues Manager for PETA (DP-11-11-23). MCAWN would like to clarify why trap, neuter adopt is not a realistic solution to the ...
An estimated 517,979 West Virginia households (around 70%) report having a pet, according to 2023 statistics gathered by The Federation of Humane Organizations of West Virginia (FOHO), a statewide organization advocating for improving animal welfare throughout the mountain state. ...
Alyssa Shade and Carrie Curtis had been working together to rescue animals in north-central West Virginia for several years when an ongoing problem inspired them to make a change and start the Spay Neuter Incentive Program of West Virginia (SNIP WV). The duo said one of the biggest ...
Throughout the year, local animal rescues and shelters work to find families for the homeless dogs and cats in Monongalia County. One of the best ways to reduce the number of animals in need is having pets spayed or neutered. Several years ago, area residents Alyssa Shade and Carrie ...
Four hundred and sixty nine — that’s how many cats (400) and dogs (69) the Monongalia Canine Adoption Center had to euthanize last year. That sad number is an important reminder of why, as pet owners, we must make sure our pets are spayed or neutered. This is especially true for cats: ...