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Holt County Humane Society - FAQ's Why does it seem like the Humane Society's shelter is always full? * The shelter almost always is at capacity because we strive to rescue as many animals as we can possibly care for safely. We also do not kill healthy or treatable animals to make space for new animals to come in. Once animals are admitted, they stay until we find good homes for them, except for those extreme cases where euthanasia is truly the most humane option, i.e., to alleviate suffering. * We are are able to care for approximately 12 animals at a time at the shelter. Exceeding this capacity could compromise our ability to provide safe, humane care so we must limit the number of dogs we shelter at one time. We do have a few foster homes that are available from time to time. * The humane society seeks to help injured, neglected and abused animals who have no where else to turn. Any injured or abused animal rescued by the society has priority for admission. * We believe all animals have value. We admit them on a space-available basis and with consideration of the physical and emotional needs of the animals. Thus, donors, members, and volunteers do not receive preferential treatment when they have an animal who is on the waiting list for our shelter. * The HCHS is a nonprofit organization. So we do not necessarily operate the same way as city and county agencies do. Unlike government agencies, we function as an independent organization and provide services to the community according to our own established bylaws, policies, and procedures. * Most important - We operate our shelter with no paid staff and limited space, so we are very grateful for the many volunteers and foster families who help us care for HCHS animals. |