Humane Society of McDonough County Mission Statement

The purpose of this Society is the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals, and the extension of humane education.

The Society shall maintain accepted minimum standards which shall be representative of those prescribed by recognized humane organizations, such as the Humane Society of the United States.

Every year, we work to improve the lives of many animals here in McDonough County. Perhaps you have seen our information table out engraving pet tags, or brought your pet to our annual pet wash. Other community services we provide are:

Each year, the McDonough County Animal Shelter (NOT to be confused with the Humane Society) must put to sleep approximately 700-800 cats and dogs due to the ongoing overpopulation problem. Our efforts hope to decrease those numbers through public awareness, education and active participation within the community. We wish to do more; however, this means the need for an increase in funds from donations, memorials, and, of course, membership.Our animal friends do not have the voices to make their concerns known. So often, animals suffer due to neglect and maltreatment. We have chosen to speak for them and to try to provide them with the care they deserve.Our goal this coming year is to increase our membership to 500 so that we may have the manpower, as well as the financial support, to do more to benefit the animals than ever before! We do not feel this is out of the question. Without people, the Humane Society cannot continue.We have room for many different types of members - members that have ideas, members that can donate their time at fundraisers, or members who may just wish to be silent and give financial support. We encourage participation, but if you cannot be active, that is fine too. Won't you please help us out?As a member, you will receive our newsletter, "Waggin' Tales", which will keep you up-to-date on our organization's activities and progress. Your membership will also be helping out with fees and promoting adoptions at the County Shelter (whom we work closely with, but are separate from) and in essence, you will be saving little lives! Won't you please join our organization? We welcome you, and remember...it is for the animals!NOTE: The Humane Society is NOT kept informed of the status of the animals promoted, so, if you have questions regarding the animals, please call the McDonough County Animal Shelter at (309) 837-2989.

Sincerely,

Humane Society of McDonough County
P.O. Box 7
Macomb, Illinois 61455
(309) 837-5611