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Humane Society of McDonough County
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Welcome to the
Humane Society of McDonough County!
A Local Non-Profit Organization

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

It is the policy of the Society: to seek humane care and treatment for all animals needing protection in the area served by the Society; to seek to return lost animals to their owners; to seek suitable homes for animals without owners and to provide education on the humane treatment of animals.

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.

Next Meeting:

Monday, May 12, 2008
5:30 PM
Spoon River College Rm 114

 

Pet of the Week:
"Molly"
is a very pretty gray tiger-striped female. She is an affectionate girl who would love to curl up next to you!”
If you are interested in adopting this animal, please email the
McDonough County Animal Shelter
or call 309-837-2989
Click here to view the other felines available at the McDonough County Animal Shelter

This Pet of the Week advertisement was run in the
Friday Macomb Eagle thanks to
sodexo

News:
  • Thank you to New and Renewing Members
  • Letter to the Editor from Janet Harwick
  • Thank you for sending Proof of Purchases
  • Help Find Betsy and Diamond's Owners!
  • Help Ali Find a Home!
  • Most Common Mistakes Pet Owners Make
Molly

 

 

Thank You to all New and Renewing Members!

Thank you to everyone who participated in this spring's membership drive. This year, the HSMC has introduced two membership perks: 1) a refrigerator magnet with HSMC contact information and 2) a membership card with membership level and expiration date. We hope HSMC members find these items useful.

If you'd like to renew or become a new member, click here to link to the HSMC membership page.

If you have questions about your membership, please email inquiries to the HSMC Vice President.

 

 

 

 

Letter to the Editor from Janet Harwick

Oprah recently spotlighted the horrors of puppy mills on her show. If you were not able to see the show, I urge you to visit her website and read about it. These “puppy mill” dogs often live in deplorable conditions, confined in cages their entire lives with little human contact. Their sole purpose is for breeding and when they are deemed no longer useful, they are usually destroyed unless they are among the few lucky ones that are rescued. When making the choice to bring a pet into your family, please visit your local shelter first. There are so many wonderful, loving animals of all sizes, ages, and breeds just waiting for a second chance at a happy home. Shelters and breed rescue groups also have many purebred dogs available. Please remember to spay and neuter your pets, too. It’s the healthiest choice for them and will help fight the tremendous problem of pet overpopulation.

Janet Harwick

P.S. The McDonough County Animal Shelter would greatly appreciate any donations of dog food.

 

 

Oprah Show 4/4/08

Many of you watched Oprah's show on April 4, 2008 about Puppy Mills.
Here are some links to the groups involved in the show and other organizations involved in public awareness and the fight to close puppy mills:

Humane Society of the US Puppy Mill Fight Continues

Main Line Animal Rescue

Pennsylvania's Cash Crop

ASPCA How to Fight Puppy Mills

 

 

 

 

Thank You!

The Humane Society of McDonough County has had a huge response this spring to our Pet Food and Product Proof-of-Purchase program. We've even received UPCs from as far away as Casper Wyoming!
A huge thank you to members and non-members alike who have sent in Proof of Purchases. What tremendous support!

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HELP ANIMALS BY COLLECTING PROOF-OF-PURCHASE FROM PET FOOD BAGS AND CANS!
Help the Humane Society raise money to pay veterinary bills for injured/ill rescued animals.
Please help by clipping the PURINA WEIGHT CIRCLES (sample to left) from Purina Chow bags
or by clipping UPCs from IAMs/EUKANUBA and PEDIGREE dry and canned food containers.
You may mail/drop off to 1) the Humane Society - P.O. Box 7 - Macomb, IL 61455
2) the McDonough County Animal Shelter, HWY 67 N & Tower Road, Macomb
3) All Pets, C/O Dr. Blakeley, 722 W. Jackson, Macomb, IL 61455
4) Animal Medical Center, 100 S. Dudley, Macomb, IL 16455.
THANK YOU!!

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