| > | | | | neutering to prevent overpopulation in our |
| | | | community. They also feed, groom, and keep the |
| Many animals fortunate enough to have owners are | | | | kennels and cages clean, among other daily chores. |
| provided shelter from the frigid temperatures | | | | Caring for so many animals is a constant challenge for |
| outdoors, which have dropped so low recently. | | | | the staff. Those in the community who have |
| Those animals which are homeless may find a caring | | | | volunteered their time and donations to assist the |
| resident in the community who will take them in or | | | | shelter are greatly appreciated. With all the animals |
| set food out. Others find shelter from the brutal | | | | taken in daily though more help is still needed. |
| temperatures wherever they can. Winters icy grip | | | | Volunteers and donations are a vital part of The |
| may last for several more weeks, but the | | | | Humane Society shelters across the country. Without |
| community has reached out with warmth and | | | | this assistance from the communities the shelters |
| compassion to help care for some furry & | | | | would cease to exist. The shelters are always in |
| feathered friends. | | | | need of volunteers to help the staff clean the |
| A caring family in our community offered homeless | | | | kennels, cages, and portable crates. Assist with |
| animals shelter and food, but the task of caring for | | | | feeding the animals, general care of the facilities, and |
| so many animals can be an overwhelming | | | | help those who are considering adopting pets. The |
| responsibility. Although the Morgan County Humane | | | | staff arrives an hour before the shelter opens and |
| Society faces this fact each day, they offered their | | | | would appreciate any help you can offer. |
| assistance. | | | | The Humane Society shelters in many areas also |
| In Martinsville, Indiana, The Morgan County Humane | | | | need foster homes to care for animals until they are |
| Society faced a critical situation, but not alone. | | | | adopted, and quality pet food. They are also in |
| Residents in the community came out to offer their | | | | constant need of financial donations to pay for |
| help and financial support when the shelter took in 68 | | | | veterinary services, such as examinations, and |
| dogs and 23 cats. People brought food, blankets, | | | | spaying and neutering and medical supplies like |
| while other residents offered to be foster homes for | | | | antibiotics. |
| the animals until their adoptions could be arranged. | | | | Anyone who would like to make a financial donation, |
| Area Veterinarians also provided examinations for the | | | | volunteer their time should contact their local shelter. |
| animals, some of which needed medical attention. | | | | For residents in Morgon County, Indiana contact the |
| During this time the Morgan County Humane Society | | | | Morgan County Humane Society to become a foster |
| also arranged shelter for 10 birds, 1 horse, 2 miniature | | | | home, donate food supplies, or for adoption |
| horses, and 3 ponies. Each year the local shelter | | | | information, call at (765)-349- 9177. The shelter is |
| cares for hundreds of dogs, puppies, cats, and | | | | open from 12am to 5pm on Monday, Tuesday, |
| kittens until they're adopted. | | | | Thursday, and Friday. On Saturdays the shelter is |
| The staff makes arrangements for animals to | | | | open from 10am to 5pm, and Sundays from 12pm to |
| receive medical attention, including spaying and | | | | 5pm. They are closed Wednesdays. |