Any time of the year is perfect to add a pet to your family!!

Henry County Humane Society

Our Pet List

The weather forecast says it all...cold, colder and snow! Please take a few minutes to check your outside pets to make sure they have adequate shelter appropriate for colder weather. Dog houses should be insulated to protect against drafts and to provide a warm place for pets to get in out of the elements. Line the house with enough straw (not hay) for the animal to burrow in to keep warm. Outdoor pets should been seen by a veterinarian before winter begins to ensure they are healthy and do not have any conditions that would compromise their ability to deal with cold weather. Always be sure to check on your outside pets regularly and never leave pets outside for an unlimited period of time in extremely frigid weather.
Be a responsible pet owner and spay or neuter your pets. The shelter has received a grant from the Cesar Millan Foundation and STILL has funds available to help with the costs of altering your dog. Please contact the shelter at 419-592-3777 for more information on this money saving grant!
If you are seeking to add a new friend to your life, please remember to check your local shelter first. There are many wonderful animals waiting at the shelter for their forever homes.
Please visit our pet list often - there are always many loving souls waiting to say "there's no place like home."
PRANCE YOUR POOCH was a huge success. Be sure to check out pictures posted on Facebook. Just search Henry County Humane Society to view those pictures and more!
WISH LIST-These items are always needed at our shelter:
Cat, kitten and Dog food (Purina brands preferred); Cat Litter (non-clumping store brands are good); Toilet Paper and Paper Towels; Hand Soap and Hand Sanitizer; 13 gallon and 55 gallon (industrial size) trash bags; Postage Stamps; Disposable Gloves (medical type); Ink Cartridges-Lexmark color #26 & #28, Black #16 & #29; Ink Cartridges-Hewlet Packard Deskjet color #28, Black #29; Reams of Paper, Bleach, Laundry Detergent; Mops, Brooms, hand brooms and mop buckets; Walmart Gift Cards in lieu of any of the above items. REMEMBER ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE AND ALWAYS APPRECIATED!
NEWS

Remember to check out our Bingo Fundraiser every Monday night at the Society for the Handicapped, Inc. building on Independence Drive in Napoleon. Doors open at five and the game starts at seven. Come join the fun!! We can always use volunteers to help with Monday night Bingo...if you are interested, please contact the shelter at 419-592-3777. We'd love to have you join in the fun!

Because our Monday night Bingo alone cannot possibly generate enough income for shelter operations, we need to plan a number of fundraisers for 2010. If you have an idea you think could benefit the shelter, please let us know! Send your creative fundraising ideas to us in an email to hchs@embarqmail.com. Please join us, help raise much needed funds and make some new friends along the way.

VOLUNTEERING & DONATIONS

Looking for volunteers has become an ongoing process. Volunteering your time is one of the best ways to help animals. The following "jobs" need to be filled at the Henry County Humane Society. These are volunteer positions and, although you will not be paid with money, we guarantee you will be rewarded with puppy kisses, kitten purrs, that "warm fuzzy feeling" and the knowledge that you made a difference by adding some compassion to this crazy, fast-paced, disposable society! We are looking for: Canine Exercise Escorts (aka dog walkers); Feline Fondlers; Newspaper Expansion Engineers; Guest Reception Aides; Telephone Reception Specialists; Interior Gatekeeper; and Visionary Pilots (aka Board Member). For more detailed information and the best "paycheck" in the world, please call the Henry County Humane Society at 419-592-3777 and tell us how you would like to help animals in need! Whether you walk dogs or assist with fundraising such as bingo, you can make a difference in the lives of animals. The only requirements to fill these positions are patience, a willingness to learn, ability to think "outside the box", a love for animals, and a desire to make the world a better place for all creatures, great and small.

The Henry County Humane Society is currently participating in a fund raising program. This program pays our group $1-$12.00 for each empty Ink Jet or Laser printer cartridge we collect and $2.50 for each digital cell phone (working or not). Not only will this help us raise funds, it is also great for the environment. We are also starting to collect cell phones for the same purpose. So please bring any old or unused cell phones out to the shelter.

HCHS is funded by a weekly licensed Bingo fundraiser, donations, memberships and a contract with the County for dog sheltering services. The adoptable list changes on a daily basis so please come in and meet all of our unique animals.

Come Visit Us!

WHO WE ARE

The Henry County Humane Society (HCHS) is a non-profit, non-governmental, charitable organization, chartered under the State of Ohio for the purpose of preventing animal cruelty, and to instill humane principles in others. HCHS was formed in 1981 and in 1983 secured the appointment of the first Humane Agent in the county's history, and began operating an animal shelter in 1984.

HCHS staff provides quality care for all stray, homeless, abandoned and relinquished animals, and provides a full array of services for people with pets and/or pet problems, including lost and found pet assistance, adoptions, reclaims, pet surrenders, animal cruelty investigation, and general animal information assistance or referral.

ADOPTING A FRIEND

Anyone interested in adopting a pet from HCHS must fill out an Adoption Questionnaire. The Adoption Specialists then interview the potential adopter. During the 24 hour waiting period, a background check is completed and a dog is checked for Heartworm and/or a cat is checked for feline leukemia. The Animal Care Technicians and the Adoption Specialists make sure that the best possible match between potential owner and pet is accomplished.

Adoption fees include the cost to spay or neuter the animal. Dogs receive a heartworm check, DHPP vaccination (includes distempter, hepatitis, parvo & parainfluenze), physical at local veterinarian office, microchip and current dog license...ALL this for $125. In addition to being spayed or neutered, cats also receive a feline leukemia check and FVRC vaccination (includes distemper, rhinotracheitis & calicivirus), and a physical by a local vet for $80. All dogs that will remain in Ohio are required to have a current dog license when leaving the shelter and this cost is included in the adoption fee. We also offer discounts to senior citizens and members of the Humane Society. Not a member? Ask how you can become a member of the HCHS family and enjoy all the rewards that come along with membership!

All adopters sign a legally binding contract to insure Veterinary Care for each animal.

COME VISIT US!

Click to see our pets!

Directions: The Henry County Humane Society is located just of U.S. 24 in Napoleon, Ohio. Take the Industrial Drive Exit from U.S. 24 and turn South and left at the 2nd light. We are the first building on the left .

Henry County Humane Society
1136 Independence Drive
Napoleon OH 43545
Phone: 419-592-3777
Email: hchsstaff@gmail.com

Hours: Monday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday and Sunday CLOSED

Lost or Found a dog or cat and need some help? We announce lost and found animals Mon. - Fri. on WNDH Radio, 103.1 at about 8:40am. Call our shelter to report losts and founds, and we'll announce the news for you. Also, we maintain lost and found records and help reunite families in several ways.