• Wag & Walk 5K to benefit EVHS April 19

    By Marie Nesmith | Apr 10, 2024 | The Daily Tribune News Set for April 19, the Wag & Walk 5K will provide essential funding and awareness for the Etowah Valley Humane Society. The benefit will be presented at Sam Smith Park in Cartersville. “The inaugural EVHS Wag & Walk 5K was held April [...]

  • Bartow offers income-based pet assistance

    By David Herron Mar 4, 2024 | Daily Tribune News Income-based assistance for pets is being offered for Bartow County residents where services will be free of charge to approved applicants. “There is currently a nationwide issue with pet overpopulation,” Reggie Nation, director of Bartow County Animal Control, said. “Studies have shown that many [...]

  • EVHS’ Casino Night on tap for Feb. 17

    By Marie Nesmith Feb 14, 2024 | Daily Tribune News Set for Feb. 17, “Paws Vegas” Casino Night will bolster awareness and funding for the Etowah Valley Humane Society. The benefit will take place at Sixes Tavern, 650 Henderson Drive in Cartersville. “Casino Night is the organization’s largest fundraising event of the year and its [...]

  • Frigid temperatures present dangers to pets

    By Marie Nesmith Jan 17, 2024 | Daily Tribune News As Bartow continues to experience below-freezing temperatures, Etowah Valley Humane Society Director Bryan Canty is urging pet owners to bring their animals indoors. As of Jan. 17 at 2 p.m., the weather forecast for Cartersville is predicting low temperatures ranging from 12 to 23 degrees [...]

  • Colorful creations: Bartow painter illustrates ‘Where Best Friends Meet’ to benefit EVHS

    By Marie Nesmith Jan 12, 2024 | Daily Tribune News Known for showcasing Bartow’s beloved buildings, Samantha Centers is delighted to lend her talents to help four-legged creatures find forever homes. Collaborating with Etowah Valley Humane Society, she served as the illustrator for “Where Best Friends Meet: A Colorful Journey of Bartow County.” The coloring [...]

  • Animal Control awarded for no-kill status in 2022

    By Marie Nesmith Dec 4, 2023 | Daily Tribune News Bartow County Animal Control recently received an award for its no-kill status last year. “On behalf of Best Friends Animal Society, I want to congratulate Bartow County Animal Control on achieving a 90% save rate for calendar year 2022,” said Best Friends Animal Society [...]

  • Jordan’s Way to present Facebook benefit at EVHS Dec. 1

    By Marie Nesmith Nov 29, 2023 | Daily Tribune News Through its Facebook Live benefit, Jordan’s Way is striving to generate awareness and funds for the Etowah Valley Humane Society. The offering will take place at the Cartersville shelter Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Jordan’s Way aims to make a difference in [...]

  • Extreme heat poses dangers to Bartow residents, pets

    By Marie Nesmith Aug 23, 2023 | Daily Tribune News As temperatures continue to rise, officials with the Bartow County Health Department and the Etowah Valley Humane Society urge area residents to follow various measures to keep themselves and their four-legged friends safe. “Extreme heat isn’t just unpleasant, it can be dangerous, too,” said Cyndi [...]