Elkhart Co. Humane Society
Who We Are
About Us
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The Humane Society of Elkhart County is on the front lines protecting the orphaned, unwanted and defenseless animals of Elkhart County. Every single day through care, education and legislation, the HSEC is making an impact for the abandoned and neglected animlas in Elkhart County. We are the only Humane Society in Elkhart County.
History
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The HSEC has been in operation since 1939. Our first shelter was merely a house of only 1,000 SF. Today, we are in a building of 10,000 SF and overcrowding is still an issue for the shelter.
Funding
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We are a Not-For-Profit organization. This means we require donations and funding from the city & county government to operate. Without donations, we wouldnt be able to operate. Which would cause all of our animals to be homeless!!
Population Served
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We serve a community of over 200,000 people. By the year 2010, 30,000 more people will move into our area and 90% will own a pet. It's very important that everyone in our county is educated and knows that we are here to help them find the perfect pet!
Statistics
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The HSEC takes in over 10 thousand animals each year from anyone and anywhere at any time. In 2007, the shelter took in over 12 thousand animals, accomplished more than 2,000 adoptions, 1,500 breed rescues and helped return more than 1,000 pets to their owners.
Volunteer
The shelter is always in need of volunteers. Our volunteers come to us in many different ways. Some come to us through schools or community service. Others come to us through our volunteer organization, the Guild Committee.
Volunteers are needed at the shelter to help with feeding, cleaning, walking, grooming, laundry and odd jobs. There are also times when all that is needed is to give the animals some much needed attention.
This volunteer application will be reviewed by office personnel. You must attend an orientation prior to your application being approved.
The information you provide will help us connect you with the individuals who are working in the areas you indicate you would like to volunteer. Thank you for applying to the Elkhart Humane Society.
Adopting a friend
Adoption Requirements
You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
Have knowledge and consent of all adults living in the household (All household must meet and agree on the cat/dog).
Be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide training, medical treatment and proper care for the pet.
Be able to pay the required adoption fee
Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens $100
Ferrets $25
Rabbits and guinea pigs $10 (with proof of cage)
Pocket Critters $5
Understand and be willing/able to pay the required $50.00 spay/neuter deposit, which will be refunded to you upon proof of your adopted animals spay/neuter which must be done within 30 days of the contractual spay/neuter date (PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT IF THE SPAY/NEUTER IS NOT DONE WITHIN THE 30 DAYS OF YOUR CONTRACT SPAY/NEUTER DATE, YOU WILL FORFIET YOUR $50.00 DEPOSIT).
Understand your adoption fee includes:
Your new pets initial vaccines and deworming, feline leukemia testing (cats only), heartworm testing (dogs over 6 months) & microchipping.
A discount on the initial exam and the spay/neuter of your new adopted cat/dog. The discount will be at the vets discretion (If you choose to use a vet who participates in our adoption program).
Adoption Policies
We do require that ALL animals adopted from the Humane Society be spayed/neutered, receive proper veterinary care (including vaccinations), be properly licensed and adhere to all laws and ordinances.
We do require that everyone in the household go through a "Pre-Adoption Consultation" prior to the actual adoption.
We reserve the right to approve or refuse adoption to anyone.
If at any time your adopted pet is not being kept in accordance with our adoption policies, we reserve the right to reclaim the animal.
It is our job to prevent suffering: those animals that cannot be placed according to these policies will be humanely euthanized.
Come Visit Us!
Elkhart Co. Humane Society
54687 County Road 19
Bristol, IN 46507
Phone: 574-848-4225
Email:
adopt@elkharthumanesociety.org
Our Humane Society Of Elkhart County Web Site
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter
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