Did you know that there is a place in our community where the hungry are fed, the homeless are sheltered, and the abandoned are given care? It’s your local Humane Society animal shelter. The shelter provides comfort and care for our community’s unwanted animals.
We also offer many other services for pets and their owners and even for people without pets. Animal adoptions, a foster home program, a volunteer/community service program, and off-site adoptions, at various local businesses, are all programs we offer. To do all of this, we rely on the support of people like you. Here are a few ways you can help the animals at your local Humane Society shelter:
· Give a little bit. Donate bleach, kitty litter, old blankets and towels, paper towels, dog treats or other items on our current needs list.
· Lend a hand. Volunteer your time at our local shelter. Bathe and groom animals, walk dogs, or play with cats.
· Find that special someone. Choose your next pet from your local shelter. We have many wonderful dogs and cats of different shapes and sizes just waiting for a permanent, loving home.
· Help spread the word. Tell your friends about the Humane Society’s services. Promote animal spaying and neutering, animal safety, and responsible pet ownership.
· Be a responsible pet owner. Keep current identification on your dog or cat at all times. Spay or neuter your pet. Always keep your dog or cat properly confined or supervised. In addition to the basics – food, water, shelter, and veterinary care – give your pet lots of love and attention.
· Vote for the animals. Support legislation to protect animals. Contact government officials about animal issues and urge them to support pro-animal legislation.
· Be a hero. Report animal cruelty and neglect as well as injured or stray animals. You may prevent suffering and even save a life.
· Teach your children well. Instruct children in how to care for animals properly and how to treat them with kindness. Set an example by doing the same.
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