FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JULY 3, 2009

HOLT COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

The directors and officers of the Holt County Humane Society
held a special meeting on July 3, 2009 at 7 PM at the society
office. It was voted on and ratified that the HCHS will no longer
accept pit bull or pit bull mixed dogs into the shelter. The HCHS
has accepted a small number of these dogs and has
unfortunately found it impossible to re-home this particular
breed. Also, it was decided that asking its volunteers to care for
these animals was simply not appropriate and that the safety of
our volunteers and visitors are of the utmost concern.

The new policy passed unanimously by all those present. If you
have any questions or concerns, please contact any of the board
members or officers. They are Judy Guill, Linda Luther, Nancy
Turpin, Lori Mudloff, or Jo Harkins.