Pet overpopulation is a serious problem in our community and across the United States. Over ten million animals are euthanized each year at animal shelters nationwide. Locally, in 2006 approximately 3030 dogs and cats were euthanized at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter. Most of these deaths could have been prevented. Please consider adopting your next pet from your local animal shelter or shelter rescue group. Be a responsible pet owner and help us save lives by spaying or neutering your pet. The Society's hope is that animal shelters, including the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, will one day be places to adopt but not to euthanize.

The Humane Society, Inc. (also known as The Oak Ridge Humane Society, or The Humane Society of Anderson County) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, dedicated to providing a spay/neuter program for the pets of low-income families in Anderson County, TN.

In 2006, we are proud to have sponsored the spay/neuter'ing of 199 cats and 205 dogs of low-income families in Anderson County.

In 2007, we sponsored the spay/neuter'ing of 208 cats and 207 dogs of low-income families in Anderson County.

Since the beginning of 2008, we have sponsored the spay/neuter'ing of 126 cats and 164 dogs of low-income families in Anderson County.

We hope to keep providing this worthwhile service to the residents of Anderson County for many years to come. However, we need your help. Our Spay/Neuter Program, support for the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, and educational activities are made possible by monies collected from memberships, grants, Anderson County non-profit funds, the local Wal-Mart community's fund, donations, fundraisers, coin banks, memorials, newspaper recycling, and a flea market on Warehouse Road. We would also like to sincerely thank our local veterinarians for partipating in our spay/neuter program. Please donate to help us continue our efforts. All donations are tax-deductible.

Meeting Reminder: Our June 24th meeting has been canceled. We will post the rescheduled date as soon as possible.

Please feel free to contact us at info@andersoncohumane.org for any questions about our organization or our Spay/Neuter program.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

The Humane Society Board of Directors

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Last updated: 01 July 2008

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