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From noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Aug. 27, the Humane Society for Hamilton County (HSHC) will take part in the annual Clear the Shelters adoption event to find homes for the almost 600 animals in their care.
“Our situation has become dire as so many homeless pets rely on us as a safe haven, not to mention dogs around the state who are literally dying for a spot in our facility,” explained Lily Pesavento, Community Engagement Manager for HSHC. “Right now, we are having to turn away animals in need outside of Hamilton County. The fact is, we don’t know what will happen to them. We are asking for the community to step up by adopting or fostering a dog to help with this ongoing animal welfare crisis.”
In place of the traditional adoption fees, HSHC will ask adopters to make a donation – of any amount – at the time of adoption.
Things to know for the Clear the Shelters adoption event this weekend:
- Those interested in adopting or fostering a cat or dog can fill out an application in advance at com.
- If you have a dog(s), bring them with you this weekend to meet possible pets.
- Everyone in the household must meet with the animal.
- If you rent or lease, bring your pet policy.
- All adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip, one round of vaccinations/deworming, wellness exam, and a bag of starter food.
- Must present government issued ID.
About the Humane Society for Hamilton County
HSHC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. It is not a United Way Agency and is not affiliated with any other animal welfare group in the United States. HSHC’s mission is “Saving Lives. Educating Communities. Completing Families.”
HSHC serves as both the animal control facility and Humane Society for Hamilton County, and as such, receives partial funding (approximately 20 percent) from Hamilton County to fund the first seven days of an animal’s basic care. The majority of HSHC’s annual operating budget is funded by individual donations.
HSHC is one of the only open-admission, truly “No-Kill” organizations in the United States in that it does not euthanize animals for time, space, treatable injuries, illnesses or rehabilitatable behavior issues regardless of age, breed, disability or special needs.
HSHC also serves the community with a variety of unique programs like the Survivor Program (which funds the rescue of hundreds of animals at risk for euthanasia in other Indiana shelters each year) and Pets Healing Vets (PetsHealingVets.com), which pairs Hoosier veterans suffering from PTSD/TBI with emotional support pets at no cost to the veteran.
For more information visit HamiltonHumane.com.