First Baptist Church of Prattville shows support for foster and adopted children
First Baptist Church in Prattville want to raise awareness for the need for foster and adoptive families.
Adoption
Camp Bow Wow Montgomery hosts “Mutts Be Love” Adoption Pawty
Camp Bow Wow held a Valentine’s Day themed dog adoption party in Montgomery. The festive event allowed local dog rescues to introduce their pups to the community and also included raffles, vendors, sweet treats for pups and their owners, and more. Participating rescues included the Humane Society of Montgomery and the Lee County Humane Society. Camp Bow Wow owners say that…
Troy Dogs Found Malnourished Released from Animal Clinic
The two dogs that were found abandoned and severely emaciated three weeks ago and taken to the Troy Animal Clinic were released Monday. Coco and Chanel, as the dogs were originally named, were taken to Troy Animal Rescue Project (TARP) to finish the healing process until they are healthy enough to be spayed and neutered and given up for adoption….
Gov. Ivey Signs Religious Adoption Bill
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation protecting faith-based adoption organizations that refuse to place children with gay parents or other households because of their religious beliefs. The legislation prohibits Alabama from refusing to license faith-based adoption groups that refuse placements because of their religious beliefs. Ivey said Wednesday that she signed the bill because it protects the “ability of…
Lawmakers Pass Bill Affecting Faith-Based Adoption Organizations
Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to a bill protecting faith-based adoption organizations that refuse to place children with gay parents or other households because of their religious beliefs. The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 87-6 to go along with a Senate change to the bill. The legislation goes to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature. The legislation…
Senate Passes Bill Protecting Adoption Agencies Refusing Placements Over Religious Beliefs
Alabama might protect faith-based adoption organizations that refuse to place children with gay parents or in certain other households because of their religious beliefs. The Alabama Senate approved the bill Tuesday on a 22-9 vote. The legislation prohibits the state from refusing to license or sign contracts with faith-based adoption groups that refuse placements because of their religious beliefs. Sen….
New Billboards are Helping Pets Get Adopted
Billboards popping up across Montgomery are advertising something a little less commercial. These digital billboards feature an animal from the Montgomery Noodles the dog is this week’s featured available pet. Humane Society. Lea Turbert with the Humane Society says she always dreamed of being able to advertise the animals like this, but knew the shelter didn’t have the budget. That’s…
Weekend Adoptions Left Many Kennels Empty At Humane Society
Scott Tears of Montgomery’s Humane Society says it was a good feeling to walk into one of the kennels this morning to find that all but one of the dogs had been adopted. He says “it was just nice to have that breath of fresh air, no matter how long it lasts, to see how many pets have been adopted…
Need for Foster and Adoptive Parents in Alabama
Hundreds of children across the state of Alabama are up for adoption this Christmas. Currently there are over 5500 children in the foster system and 190 of those are located in Montgomery County. Officials with the Department of Human Resources are asking for help in giving these children the homes and families they deserve. “We need foster and adoptive parents,…
Montgomery Church Celebrates Adoption Awareness Month
November is Adoption Awareness Month, and a local church wanted to take the time to thank the families who have opened their hearts to children. Saint James Methodist Church took time before the normal Sunday service to pray over the families who have adopted, who are currently going through the adoption process, and for those children who haven’t been adopted…
