Heard County Fire & Emergency Services
11816 HWY 100
Franklin, GA 30217
Phone: (706) 675-6186 (TTY 711) Fax: (706) 675-3195
11816 HWY 100
Franklin, GA 30217
Phone: (706) 675-6186 (TTY 711) Fax: (706) 675-3195
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Operation: Scooby Doo
OPERATION OVERVIEW:
Beginning on August 25th, 2022, the Heard County Sheriff’s Office, and Animal Control Department, assisted by numerous other agencies, conducted a search and seizure of an animal rescue here in Heard County. We are still in the process of intaking the animals, we are expecting total of approximately 200 dogs removed from the property.
Starting on August 29, 2022, at 0800, Heard County Animal Control & Heard County EMA, began the recovery phase of this disaster. This phase is known as “Operation Scooby Doo”. Reason for this operational name is because everyone loves Scooby Doo, and he helps all dogs!
Starting on August 29, 2022, at 0800, Heard County Animal Control & Heard County EMA, began the recovery phase of this disaster. This phase is known as “Operation Scooby Doo”. Reason for this operational name is because everyone loves Scooby Doo, and he helps all dogs!
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
We also have a need for many items to use for the care of these animals:
We are in desperate need of donations! All monetary donations can be given by the Paypal link on the website or to the Heard County Commissioner’s Office, but make sure to specify that the donation is for the Heard County Animal Services.
Dry Bagged Dog Food
Dog Houses
Kennel Pee Pads
Medium to Extra Large
Needs to be pre bagged and sealed
Canopy Popup Tents
Food and Water Bowls
Stainless Steel is the best
Dog Leashes
Dog cleaning supplies
Grooming supplies
Laundry Detergent
Big dog toys
Liquid
Boxed Borax
Disinfectant Spray
Bleach
Cleanig supplies
Cedar shavings
Needs to be pre bagged and sealed
Trash Cans
4 - 50 Gallon rolling for food
4 - 50 Gallon for trash
Trash Bags
Contractor Bags for strength
2 - 20' x 60' pole tents for cover
8 - 100-foot water hoses
Dog Sleeping Pads for Medium and Large Dogs
DONATION LOCATIONS IN HEARD COUNTY:
Heard County EMA is assisting the Heard County Animal Control, in coordinating donation efforts.
The first location will be at the Heard County Fire & Emergency Services building located at 11816 Hwy 100, Franklin, Georgia 30217. We will have a drive through drop off point in the rear of the building.
As you enter the property drive between the Heard County Sheriff’s Office and our building. Make a right onto the gravel driveway in the rear of the building. You will see a tan two bay building, this is the drop off location. After you drop off your donations, please exit the property to the right of the building and pull back around to the front to exit. Traffic cones will mark drive lanes. At the drop off
location you will need to fill out a donations sheet, this is to keep inventory and who dropped off what, for state paperwork.
This location will be accepting donations Monday through Saturday 9 am to 7 pm each day. Please DO NOT bring donations to the animal control office as they are not staffed to take donations.
The first location will be at the Heard County Fire & Emergency Services building located at 11816 Hwy 100, Franklin, Georgia 30217. We will have a drive through drop off point in the rear of the building.
As you enter the property drive between the Heard County Sheriff’s Office and our building. Make a right onto the gravel driveway in the rear of the building. You will see a tan two bay building, this is the drop off location. After you drop off your donations, please exit the property to the right of the building and pull back around to the front to exit. Traffic cones will mark drive lanes. At the drop off
location you will need to fill out a donations sheet, this is to keep inventory and who dropped off what, for state paperwork.
This location will be accepting donations Monday through Saturday 9 am to 7 pm each day. Please DO NOT bring donations to the animal control office as they are not staffed to take donations.
SECOND DONATION LOCATION:
Max’s Place Restaurant located at, 2002 Franklin Pkwy, Franklin, GA 30217. See Max for donation staging area.
We ask that you please remember this is an ongoing recovery phase and investigation, NONE of the volunteers have the ability to answer questions about the investigation. Also remember the Fire Service location is an operating emergency services station and we ask that you please do not block and
emergency apparatuses.
We ask that you please remember this is an ongoing recovery phase and investigation, NONE of the volunteers have the ability to answer questions about the investigation. Also remember the Fire Service location is an operating emergency services station and we ask that you please do not block and
emergency apparatuses.
ADOPTIONS:
If you are wanting to adopt a dog, please park in the parking lot between the sheriff’s office and HCFES building and walk over to animal control. There will be a tent to fill out paperwork and wait to enter the building. There are only a few volunteers working the adoptions and they will assist you as soon as
possible.
possible.
VOLUNTEERS:
If you wish to help volunteer and care for the dogs, please do not call the animal control office, because they are busy talking with doctors and state personnel. Please come to the Heard County Fire Administration office and pick up a volunteer form. Fill out this form and this will expedite the process to help. Please bring your state issued ID with you.
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE PRAYERS AND DONATIONS!
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