Wednesday’s Inspiring Woman ~ Cindy Wiemann. An advocate and big heart for all God’s critters.
Our pets.
We love them.
But not everyone is as responsible with the animals they love. And even those of us who like to think ourselves responsible sometimes let our four-legged friends down.
That’s what makes this lady so special.
Meet my friend Cindy.
Cindy Wiemann at the Georgia state Capital.
Cindy is the City of Madison Animal Control Officer.
A very important, but pretty much thankless (my editorializing) job.
She’s out on our streets everyday looking for critters. Keeping the critters and the public safe.
Hey Cindy…Thanks for taking a moment from your busy job and life…
Please Tell us about your job.
Nice dogs, feral cats, dead birds, paperwork, happy people, rabid raccoons, bats, aggressive dogs, written warnings, coyotes being coyotes, meetings, road kill, court, unhappy people, more paperwork, phone ringing, Vet appt., etc. Sounds like a day around here. Goodness no. But I do hear the coyotes when I’m walking the dog in the dark of early morning. They are an excitable lot
Cindy's family member ... Rosie.
Did you always love animals?
Yes, as a child I was always bringing home critters (snakes, baby raccoons, bats, kittens etc). When I moved from Minnesota to Georgia, my dog and horse came along. Bats? They are kind of cute. Until you find one inside your house sleeping in a lamp.
How did you end up doing what you do?
Fate & Faith, God had it all planned out. I love helping animals and was unhappy counting beans.
Josephina -- King (I mean Queen) of the Mountain.
What are the statistics regarding the unwanted pet population in Morgan County?
Statewide approx 250,000 animals are euthanized in GA shelters every year. At this rate almost 20 million animals will be euthanized in GA at animal control shelters in an average human lifetime. That statistic is more sobering than a cup of coffee at 4 a.m.
The coolest dog ever (with exception of our Tebow) Noah.
What the benefits of spaying and neutering your pet?
Besides the obvious of no puppies or kittens, sterilization eliminates certain types of cancer. In males, neutering reduces territorial marking, roaming and aggression. 70% of dog bites to humans are from un-neutered males.
What’s a fun fact about you that no one knows?
I have written three articles that have been published in the National Animal Control Association Magazine. I am the second longest serving member of the Georgia Animal Control Association Board of Directors.
Joe and I refer to our house as the Funny Farm.
And when I’m not busy with critters, I love to flower garden. Oh joy. All the garden fun starts in just month or so. 🙂
Cindy's gardening prowess.
Your perfect day?
Any day I wake up next to my husband and surrounded by our four-legged children. Awh… I agree completely, with the exception of it having to be at least 85 degrees with lots of sun.
Cindy's Joe and Rosie.
Anything else you want to add?
Most years’ I am asked to testify at the State Capital regarding animal legislation.
I have assisted is hoarding, dog fighting and puppy mill raids. I am a member of the National Disaster Animal Rescue Team.
Women and cats will do as the please, men and dogs should just get used to this idea. Brilliant!
Thanks so very much Cindy for all you do. We love our pets and thanks for looking out for the ones who have gone astray either by birth or mishap.
Look forward to seeing you out and about.
