| Humane Education Our
Humane Education program engages a humane educator to visit area schools,
libraries, clubs, scout groups, etc. to present programs for children
and adults.
Caring
for pets, safety around animals, wildlife issues, and the connections
between animal and human abuse are examples of programs offered.These programs are offered at no cost. Reducing Pet Overpopulation We
sponsor H.O.P.E. (Help Over-Population End), a low cost spay/neuter program.
The HOPE Program is open to all pet owners. Several local veterinarians
participate in the program for us. Pet owners must pay us for a HOPE certificate
that they then take to a veterinarian on the programs to get the reduced
rate. Pet Adoptions To
help homeless pets we facilitate pet adoptions through a cooperative effort
with Speck's Pet Supply in Avon and the Hendricks County Animal Shelter,
we take adoptable puppies and kittens (when available) to Specks two Saturdays
each month to be seen for adoption. We also bring pictures of the adoptable
adult pets. (Every year approximately 2000 dogs and cats have to be
euthanized at the shelter because they are not adopted. Many people do
not know that there is a county shelter or where it is. It is only open
till 4PM most weekdays and until noon on Saturday). |