Our director is a licensed Veterinarian Technician who has dedicated her life to animal welfare. We are so fortunate to have this expertise at our disposal and a role model for our compassionate staff. We often say "we can't change their past, but we can reshape their future."

On two different occasions I have called the Humane Society to get an animal rescued and have been ignored both times. I am a HUGE Animal lover . I have 2 Dogs and A Cat that needs Neutered. However, my neighborhood seems to be a drop off point for cats, due to being across the street from Farmont Vet Hospital. But instead they end up running around tearing out the garbage. I try to give them something to eat but I can't afford it.I called today for help and was told I would get a call back, Which I did not get. I am trying to save a mama and her one baby she has left. Please help this area with this problem. There are 2 Beautiful Black cats,maybe close to a year old and mama with her baby.A friend took one baby to the vets because it's eyes were completely matted shut and breathing bad. I don't want these cats to get hit or get sick. They need HELP. Thank You for your time. Bobbi Pritt

We encourage pet owners to post on our FB page. We request a picture to post at our shelter. We have a daily posting in our local newspaper as to where to post the lost pet.

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Our community is highly active in all our fundraisers as well as financial support from many business agencies. The PAWS group (Pets Are Worth Saving) at our local WV University supports us in many fundraisers. We are fortunate to be associated with such a wonderful group of young volunteers.

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We have a Marketing Committee that oversees this function. We have weekly radio spots promoting our pets and upcoming fundraisers. We have monthly pet adoptions off site and fundraisers every month. During these events literature is available regarding responsible pet ownership as well as personnel available to field questions and concerns.

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Our shelter manager is a licensed Veterinarian Technician. Our VP is in charge of the Veterinarian Program at our local Community & Technical College. Intake protocols were written by both parties and reviewed with all staff members. We have an intake policy and a quarantine period before new arrivals are transferred into the general shelter area. Our staff documents and reports any concerns to the Shelter Manager. Veterinarian students under the supervision and guidance of the Pierpont Community & Technical College Veterinarian, Lab Manager, and Program Coordinator, the Veterinary Technician works under a licensed veterinarian in assisting with animal health care. All animals are up to date on shots before leaving the shelter. We also require other animals at the home to be up to date on shots before adopting. Documentation required. Adopters Vet references are also checked.

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IF for any reason we cannot take an animal, we refer the surrenderer to other no-kill pet rescues nearby or ask them to check back as space becomes available. We are working on a "food bank" program to help low income with their pets. Our animals stay with us until fosters, permanent homes/families or rescues are found.

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After reorganization, new policies/procedures have proven to be highly successful in regard to adoptions. Adoptions are at an all time high. Our intake policies and screening process ensures our pets are going to good homes. Our Shelter Manager is a certified Veterinarian Technician. We participate in off site adoption events monthly. this gives us an opportunity to interact with the public, promote responsible pet ownership and also with our county school system to talk with the younger generation regarding pet ownership. All our critters are on Petfinder.com as well as our own website AND Facebook. We are open daily AND by appointment.

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We have a wonderful volunteer dedicated to this program who has a room dedicated for this purpose in the home. The foster program is highly successful as our foster families are many. We are also writing grants to further educate potential fosters on animal well being while in their care. All medical, food and vaccinations are paid for by the Marion County Humane Society while in foster care which has increased foster family participation. We secured a grant for $5,000 in 2016 to enhance the foster program. Our staff is also part of the foster program. Bottle babies are their specialty !

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We reorganized in 2015-16 and intend to kick-start the rescue program to new heights. We have a working relationship with our local Animal Control. We pull animals from that facility often. Last year was a record number of dogs pulled from Animal Control AND owner surrenders. Our priority is to take owner surrenders from within our county. Last year we rescued more than the previous year and intend to improve and maintain this program in 2017. We make rescues out of state and intend to do more as volunteers become available, however, our adoption rates allow us to bring in several abandoned pets from our own county.

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We offer vouchers to the general public to encourage spay/neuter. We also secured a $10,000 grant in 2016 for free spay/neuter to low-income residents in five surrounding counties. In 2017, we received a $20,000 grant for free spay/neuter to low-income residents in five surrounding counties. All of our critters are spayed or neutered before they are adopted. If too young, a voucher for spay/neuter is given to the adopter. Follow up calls confirm pet has been spayed/neutered. We are writing grants to increase the dollar amount offered to the general public.

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We are partnering with an adjoining county (already established) organization to combine efforts which will double our chances of success. We are securing grants to help fund this program.

If this county has this program I have never heard about it.