Brandy Adkins of Scott Depot plays with Dixie and Rube, Walker Coonhounds who are mother and son. (Photo by Betsy Allen)

By Betsy and Ron Allen

The Putnam County Animal Shelter is filled with dogs and cats needing new homes. Due to the downturn in the economy, many people have been forced to surrender their pets because of financial reasons. As of right now, there are over forty dogs and thirty cats and kittens in…