Our Dog of the Month...

RASCAL--A SHEPHERD/LAB-MIX

Hey Everybody! Look at MEEEEEEE! My name is Rascal and I think I'm about seven, but numbers don't matter a lot to me. I was brought to the Humane Society when I was a puppy and there were four in my litter. I was so happy when the other three got homes -- they were still puppies! But my day didn't come. I've been in the shelter for way too many Christmases and St. Patrick's Days. (maybe that's why I don't like numbers.) I am sweet, gentle, and loving. I walk beautifully on a leash and I don't even mind getting brushed or getting baths. I get along with most dogs, but I think the little ones are too high maintenance and they bug the crap out of me. Anyway, just like the three puppies who came in with me when we were babies and then all went away, in the last ten days MY THREE BEST FRIENDS from the shelter have been adopted. I'm seven, and my friends are gone and I don't have anyone to play with. The good news is that opens up a whole lot of room in my heart for YOU to love me and for ME to love you. So whadd'ya think? Can we give it a try? You can meet me at MCHS. I may have sad eyes, yeah. But maybe you can brighten them up! My paws are crossed!

Our Cat of the Month...

MEET BEAUTIFUL SNOWY!

My name is Snowy, and I am a sweet, lovable kitty who would love to be your new pet! I came to MCHS as a mommy with my beautiful babies, and now I am ready for my own home. Please come see me at MCHS, fill out the adoption application, and get approved to take me home. My adoption fee is only $85.00--a great price for such a lovely girl, don't you think? I'm already spayed and current on my vaccines, too!

Upcoming Events

MCHS PET CLINIC, SAT., FEB. 18, 1-4 PM

3rd Saturday each month, 1:00-4:00pm, bring your pet & donate $5+ for a nail trim, $10 for heartworm testing, and/or $20+ for micro-chipping by MCHS shelter staff--help both your pet & us! Pet must be on a leash & current on Rabies shot. (No vicious pets) All donations benefit Humane Society animals & their care. THAT'S THE 3RD SATURDAY EVERY MONTH!

A DAY IN THEIR PAWS CHALLENGE, FEB. 11

Madison County Humane Society Board Members proudly announce ‘A DAY IN THEIR PAWS,’ February 11, 2012! The board has challenged themselves to raise funds as well as promoting awareness of the lives we are responsible for. Ask anyone involved in rescue ~ without hesitation, they will tell you there is no price that can be placed on the value of a new family member that will provide you with unconditional love. The board has attached a $1 amount for each minute of the day we will spend in their paws (quick math check shows that a day = $1440 PER BOARD MEMBER). Each member is encouraged to use his or her creativity to raise funds. Some will ‘buy their way OUT’ if folks donate a $1 per minute (we planned it on a day that some already have other commitments for). Others will stay locked in ONLY for each $1 donated. Others committed locking themselves in for the day & buying their way out early with each dollar UNLESS they reach their goal (then they will stay the entire 24 hours). We would ESPECIALLY like to see board members exceed the goal that has been set. Watch for pictures & challenges between members. To see us in action, stop by noon to 5 pm on Saturday February 11, 2012 when board members will be living A Day in THIER PAWS! Please share this challenge so that we can surpass county and statewide exposure; we would like folks nationwide to share our experience! Thanks for your support.

How to make challenge donations:

through any board member
in person by cash, check or charge (we will have donation jars with our pictures)
mail check or money order to:
Madison County Humane Society, 2219 Crystal St, Anderson, IN 46012
PayPal (in the comment section, specify which board member it is to go to, otherwise, it will be evenly divided)

Thank you to our generous "A DAY IN THEIR PAWS" Business Sponsors!:

Furnominal Level--Loyal and True Pet Cremation Services; WERK 104.9; Broadway Vet Clinic; Anderson Area Spay & Neuter Clinic; Hudson's Lawn Care; Antrim Farm LLC
Pawtastic Level--Devonshire Veterinary Clinic; VCA Northwood Animal Hospital; TruGreen; Visiting Angels; GMACK Graphics
Purrific Level--Seedy Sally's; Chesterfield Animal Hospital; Pet Encounter; Baker Foot Solutions; Cottage Industries

News

PET-OWNERS BEWARE--PETS ARE BEING STOLEN FROM YARDS IN ANDERSON!!

Don't leave your dog unattended in your yard--dogs are being stolen from neighborhoods, boldly being snatched right out from under their owners' noses, from fenced in yards & while with other pets! If your dog is stolen, report the theft immediately to the police. Watch out for your neighbors' pets & watch for suspicious vehicles in your neighborhood. If you have a Crime Watch group in your neighborhood, alert them, too. Stolen dogs are often used for dog fighting purposes or breeding--don't let this cruel thing happen to your dog!

Foster care homes & other volunteers always needed

Come out to apply to foster MCHS animals today! We need people to help provide temporary in-home care with selected pets to give them personalized attention & socialization. We need help in our shelter with laundry, to walk, brush, and socialize our dogs, to help with cats & dogs at PETSMART, and to work in our office. Just request a volunteer and/or foster application!

Adoptions & Fees

You need an approved adoption application before you can adopt & take home a pet. We will screen your application as quickly as we can to contact you about your adoption. Our pet adoption fees are:

Dogs under age 7 yrs. $100.00; dogs age 7 yrs. & up are $75
Cats under age 7 yrs. $85.00; cats age 7 yrs. & up are $65
Adopt two pets together & get the 2nd at half price
Senior discount for ages 60 & over for dogs is $75.
Senior discount for ages 60 & over for cats is $65.

This fee includes spaying / neutering, age appropriate vaccinations, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine for pets 4 months and older, FIV/FELV test for cats, heartworm test for dogs 7 months and older and worming. Dogs are kept on monthly heartworm prevention.

Micro-chipping Your Pet

We offer micro-chipping at the Madison County Humane Society for a $20.00 fee that includes registration; contact us for details.

Intake Fee For Animals

There is a $20.00 intake fee per pet whether it is your own pet or a stray you are surrendering to MCHS. Because we are a charity that operates on donations, the fee helps pay for vaccines, spay/neuter surgery, and any other medical care that is needed.

Come Visit Us!

We are open daily 12:00-5:00 P.M., Sunday 12:00-2:00 P.M.; closed Wednesday & most holidays.

Directions to the Madison County Humane Society Shelter

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From Indianapolis: Take I-69 North to Exit 26.(the second Anderson Exit) At the Exit 26 turn left and go north on Hwy. 9 (Scatterfield Rd.) to Cross Street. Turn left (west) on Cross Street. Continue west on Cross Street to Crystal Street (4th street on right). Turn right on Crystal Street and go about 2 1/2 blocks. The Humane Society is on the left side of the road.

From South Anderson: Go north on Hwy. 9 (Scatterfield Rd.) to Cross Street. Turn left (west) on Cross Street. Continue west on Cross Street to Crystal Street (4th street on right). Turn right on Crystal Street and go about 2 1/2 blocks. The Humane Society is on the left side of the road.

From North Anderson: Go south on Hwy. 9 (Scatterfield Rd.) to Cross Street. Turn right (west) on Cross Street. Continue west on Cross Street to Crystal Street (4th street on right). Turn right on Crystal Street and go about 2 1/2 blocks. The Humane Society is on the left side of the road.

From Downtown Anderson: Go north on Broadway. Turn right (east) on Cross Street and go two blocks to Crystal Street (Look for the Military Museum Sign). Turn left on Crystal and go about 2 1/2 blocks. The Humane Society is on the left side of the road.

Madison County Humane Society
2219 Crystal St.
Anderson, IN 46012
Phone: (765) 644-6484
Email: madisoncohumanesoc@sbcglobal.net

Click here for a list of pets at this shelter