We are happy to report that our last Pet of the Week "Lenore" has been adopted! This week I would like to feature a Saint Bermard that we have in our care. She is an older dog and when she came in she was ill and very stressed, come to find out she was pregnant. She did give birth to one still born puppy. "Bernie" has since been spayed and is doing well and our hope is that she will find a family that will allow her to live out her remaing days.
News
The Shelter has completed the first phase of renovations in which we were forced to do because of broken water pipes. We would welcome you to come out and see the improved facility.
We still need to raise about $10,000 in order to complete the second phase of our project in the dog room.
The place looks great and we have several animals awaiting adoption so please visit us today.
If you are unable to adopt but would like to contribute to the Building Fund please send your donation to 5063 Dakota Avenue South and make a note stating that you would like your donation to be put towards the Building Fund
Save your Coborn's pet points and receipts!! The shelter can earn money from the receipts as well as the pet points and for your convenience these can be dropped off at the drive-thru at both Dakotaland locations, both F&M locations as well as Bank of the West!
The Beadle County Humane Society has a low-cost spay and neuter program available to the public and encourage pet owners to contact us for more information. This particular program is for dogs that weigh at least 45 pounds.
Have you gotten your pet's license for the year? We would like to remind the citizens of Huron that if you are a pet owner your animal must be licensed yearly in order to live legally in the City of Huron. Licenses can be obtained at the shelter or by mail. The fees are as follows: Dogs altered $4.00, Dogs unaltered $8.00, Cats altered $3.00, Cats unaltered $3.00. We encourage people to have their animals licensed as soon as possible, by having your animal licensed, not only does is help us to return animals to their rightful owners but is also allows us to give accurate numbers to foundations in which we seek funding.
Would you be interested in fostering an animal? If so please contact the shelter as we get very full during certain seasons and we could really use your help!
Who We Are
The Beadle County Humane Society was established to address the needs of animal welfare and promote responsible pet ownership. Funding for the organization comes from city and county support for animal control, impound and adoption fees, and donations. The organization is governed by a volunteer board of directors. Among the goals of the Humane Society is to educate people on issues of responsible pet ownership. Of primary concern is the importance of spaying and neutering your pets.
Adopting a friend
Are you really ready for a pet?
1. Pets now live to be 12, 15 even 20 years of age. Are you ready to commit yourself to care for an animal for this extended length of time?
2. Many shelter pets have been abused or neglected. They offer lots of love and loyalty, but they may need special understanding, care, handling, and training. Are you willing and able to deal with and work through any problems that arise?
3. Many of our pets are found homeless, therefore we have no past health record. We strive to give all our animals vaccinations once they enter the shelter, however this does not guarantee the health of the animal before it came to the shelter. Are you willing and able to deal with and work through any problems that arise?
-We will not be rushed through an adoption. It takes about 20 minutes to complete the process.
-We will put an animal on hold for you for 24 hours if you need time to consider enlarging your family with one of our pets.
-You will be required to sign a legal and binding contract promising good care, kind treatment, spaying or neutering, and your ordinance of state, city and federal laws concerning proper care for your pet.
-If you rent you home, we must have a copy of the written portion of your rental agreement stating that you are allowed to house animals on the property. or a written statement from your landlord.
-We will refuse an adoption if we believe it is not the right pet for you or the right home for our pet.
After considering the information above, if you feel this is the right time for you to welcome a new pet into your life, please contact the Beadle County Humane Society.
Come Visit Us!
The Beadle County Humane Society is currently seeking someone to volunteer to mow/ move snow for us as well as some carpentry work that needs to be done. If interested please call Kim at 352-8955
Shelter Happenings are as follows:
The Beadle County Humane Society is currently raffling off a Terry Redlin print, framed and matted along with $100 in Huron bucks for second prize and $50 in Huron bucks for third prize. Raffle proceeds will go towards helping us meet our goal of $20,000 for necessary repairs to our dog room. Drawing will be held at the end of August.
Beadle County Humane Society 5063 Dakota Avenue South
