Stevens Community Humane Society2009 was an exciting year – it was our 6th year in existence and we continue to assist 150-200 dogs and cats and an occasional ferret and rabbit or two every year – last year we helped over 150 animals!
We continue to contract with the County to assist the Sheriff’s office with the stray and abandon animals of Stevens County . We also attempt to assist other counties when it is absolutely necessary for the health and welfare of the animal and our resources allow for it.
In 2009 we saw in increase in abandonment issues due to the economy and we suspect that to continue through 2010. If anyone has any concerns regarding the care of their animals, due to foreclosure or other economic concerns, please contact us and we will try to assist you as much as possible before just abandoning your pet in your home or throwing it in the street.
Due to limited resources, there were no further expansion to any structures; however, 2009 did bring a much more organized system of utilizing volunteers to assisting in chores at the quarantine facility and that has been a tremendous help especially to me – that being said-- we can also use more individuals to assist with chores and other animal related needs. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact me or any other board member.
What does 2010 bring? We hope to continue to develop a routine adoption day and I would like to thank Pamida for allowing us to hold “Adoption Day” there. Continue to watch for signs for our next Adoption Day
Due to the ongoing influx in our SCSH board throughout 2009, we have decided to hold off on elections this year and the entire board has agreed to continue in 2010 just as a way of settling back into a routine of sorts. If anyone is interested in serving on the SCSH board for 2011, feel free to talk to any one of us.
Again I would like to thank everyone for the ongoing support of the SCHS – we could not do what we do without your time, energy and financial assistance.
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Initiative!
SCHS has obtained a grant to assist the community in spaying and neutering pets. Applications are available at the Public Library and Common Cup. Applications may also be filled out online by clicking here or can beprinted and filled out by hand.
Ask a Vet
Do you have questions about how to keep your pets healthy and happy? Send us your questions, and Kathleen Head, D.V.M. will post answers on the StevensCommunity Humane Society website!
stevenshumane@yahoo.com
Contact Us:
Stevens Community Humane Society
PO Box 407
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: 320-589-0378
Email: stevenshumane@yahoo.com