![]() Towns and cities that had implemented similar programs in their areas, found the number of companion animals who had to be euthanized declined by up to 60 percent. ![]() Starting in 2000, to sterilize the shelter animals, HSCC utilized Humane Alliance, a leader in aggressive low cost spay / neuter programs. HSCC has always recognized animal overpopulation as a national tragedy, the problem being no less intense in Catawba County. ![]() In early 2004, it became apparent that if HSCC was going to continue to serve both the animal and human populations in this region, and be cost effective with its donor’s valuable support, then it needed to build a new permanent facility. Even with these limitations, HSCC was able to increase the number of animals adopted back into the community by 100 percent annually. This temporary shelter operated in extremely sub par conditions, meeting only minimum standards established by the Department of Agriculture. None of the buildings had central heat or air-conditioning. The shelter consisted of a small outbuilding office, a Leonard storage building for the adoption center (housing 40 cats, kittens and puppies), and twenty-two outdoor runs. In the fall of 2001, the organization was able to lease a small piece of land and build a rudimentary shelter facility. Over the next few years the board members and executive director worked to raise funds to build a no-kill animal shelter. In 2000, thanks to a grant and guidance from the Beaver Family Foundation, the reorganized Humane Society of Catawba County (HSCC) formed a board of directors and hired their first staff member. In 1998 the Western Piedmont Humane Society changed to Humane Society of Catawba County so the name of the organization would most accurately represent the area served. Over the years, the other three counties formed individual humane organizations to serve their own communities. At that time the organization served four counties. Their only purpose was to place abandoned animals into new homes. ![]() Animals were housed in foster homes, and the volunteers adopted out the homeless animals without vaccinating, spaying or neutering them. The Western Piedmont Humane Society, formed in 1971, was run solely by volunteers for nearly three decades. Our vision for the future is that no adoptable animal will be euthanized in Catawba County, and that animal cruelty and inhumane treatment of animals will cease to exist. Our mission is to make our community a better place by serving as an advocate for companion animals. (You may purchase a cardboard carrier from HSCC for a small fee.) (You may purchase a leash/collar from HSCC for a small fee.)ĬATS adopted must leave the shelter in a carrier. Their increased adoption fee leaves a financial legacy for the other animals in our care who may need extra medical attention or more time to find a loving home.Īll adoptions are based on approved applications.Adoption applications can be found on our web-site Adoption applications are available at the shelter, or you can find on here.ĭOGS adopted must leave the shelter wearing training collars and a leash. These higher in demand animals quickly find a loving home. Some of the animals in our shelter are High Profile Pets (HIPP). Our adoption fees offset the cost of evaluation, housing and medical care for the homeless animals that need our help. A great friend for life!HSCC uses variable adoption pricing for its shelter animals.
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