Tucker County (WV) Animal Control has a relatively new shelter for cats and dogs. Up until 3 or 4 years ago, the dog pound was 4 open kennels in a back yard - no covering whatsoever. There was absolutely *nothing* for the cats! I've become friends with the cat shelter manager and the couple who volunteers there, and I can assure everyone that they are the most compassionate, caring people there are. The shelter is a donated (and much used) house trailer which Cathy (the manager), her husband, and the volunteer couple have fixed up nicely. Cathy runs it as a no-kill shelter & works with some rescues to move the kittens and cats on to good homes. She needs all the help she can get! She hasn't the time to do home visits for potential adopters, but does require a veterinary reference. I'm not certain, but I believe her adoption fee is $50, which is more than reasonable. (And some people complain about that!)

I don't know anything about the dog shelter, which is a cinderblock building on the property; it now has suitable covered runs. Things have improved so greatly for the companion animals of that county, but help is always needed.

Their website is http://members.petfinder.com/~WV56/index.htm

Thanks for looking!