posted by Stacy on Jan 30
Today I would like to introduce you to one of our favorite local animal shelters, The Will County Humane Society.
They are the first no kill animal shelter in Will County near our home in Naperville Illinois. They are a privately owned, 501-C3 charitable organization and receive no assistance from local or state government.
We love all the things they do to help find new homes for pets that have been dropped off, abandoned or left behind and they have a great website showing a Pet Of The Week page showing pictures and descriptions of rescued pets that are just waiting for a new family.
They provide shots and medical treatment for all the animals in their care to make sure that you only get a healthy new friend if you are looking for a pet to adopt into your home.
For example all of their puppies and kittens have had their first shots and all adult dogs have been spayed or neutered and have received Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Corona, Leptospirosis Nepatitis and Kennel Cough Vaccines.
All adult cats have been spayed or neutered and have received Rabies, Feline Leukemia, Feline Distemper, Chlamydia, and Feline Rhino Vaccines.
The animals in their care need special attention over the winter months – their bills for heating, caring for the increasing number of abandoned pets and the overall increased needs of vet bills make this a very difficult time for them.
They have T-shirts on sale to celebrate the 40th year anniversary of the shelter. Coffee mugs, travel mugs, canvas bags, note pads and clips all with the Will County Humane Society Logo are also available. Sales from all of these items always contribute to the upkeep of the shelter.
If you would like to donate your time as a volunteer to this humane society or wish to donate something else to help the rescue animals instead they have a Pet Shelter Wish List that can give you donation ideas.
I would appreciate it if you can do anything to help this great animal shelter, the pets they have in their care or the thoughts behind their motto;
“Pets Are Not Disposable Please Love Us For Our Whole Life”
Visit their site to lean more
The Will County Humane Society
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February 14th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Hi,
I checked out your site and I love your way of getting the word out about helping animals. If you are ever in Downtown Naperville stop by our pet boutique. Two Bostons. http://www.two-bostons.com
February 14th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
hi, i have pet guinea pigs. i find it sad that most guinea pigs do not survive their first year because their owners are irresponsible =( for those that do survive, because they live for over 8 years or so, people who just bought them for fun end up throwing them out =( very sad…. love my two guinea pigs, wiggy and ziggy… they are a little hard to care for, but worth all the effort!
February 16th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
This post really touched me and in a way I feel a part of history. The Will County Humane Society being the first no kill animal shelter near your home is something to be proud of - congrats. I’m upset with my city, we do not even have any animal rescue services available and it’s truly heartbreaking. I really like this blog~
Ann
February 18th, 2008 at 11:49 am
thanks for all you do. your blog is appreciated
February 25th, 2008 at 2:40 am
thanks for stopping by at my page. i love the objective of this blog.
the wagging tails image is so cute!