The unassuming Putnam County Animal Services building offers a safe, clean, friendly haven for some of the county’s most vulnerable “citizens.” People seeking four-legged companionship, whether canine or feline, are encouraged to visit 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Animal tech Ashley Moran takes “Bernard,” a happy, energetic pup, for a short walk outside the Putnam County Animal Services building.
Putnam County Animal Services Director Christine Tillman shares a moment with “Phil,” a large adult cat with an overbite who is looking for his forever home.
As director of Putnam County Animal Services (PCAS), Christine Tillman may have the most heartbreaking job in the county. Every day, she and Ashley Moran care for – and about – Putnam’s lost, forgotten, abused and abandoned pets.
“My wish is that (pet owners) just take care of them properly and understand why their pets should be taken care of and that they remain in their hom...
