Mission
To assist the community by providing pet adoption
services, lost and found assistance, and education on humane
treatment , responsible pet ownership and overpopulation.
History
From Humble Beginnings
In 1970, a handful of concerned citizens led by May Walsh from
Howell established the volunteer organization Give Animals a
Break, with their main purpose to aid and place homeless
animals in Livingston County.
The Humane Society is Born
Ten years later, this organization became known as the Humane
Society of Livingston County. Over the years, the Humane Society
functioned as a series of volunteers fostering animals in their
homes and doing mobile adoptions from various sites.
A Permanent Home is Established
In 1996, a nearly five acre parcel of land was acquired in Genoa
Township and the HSLC acquired a donated house that was moved
onto the parcel. In 1998 after renovation, this site became the
first permanent home for the HSLC functioning as administrative
offices and an adoption center.
Progress
For years, the volunteers have been working toward opening a
humane shelter for cats and dogs. In 2000 this dream took a
giant step toward becoming a reality when an anonymous donor
gave the organization $500,000. The gift was specifically
designated for the construction of the shelter facility. The
HSLC leadership has developed a plan to build a shelter on the
current property that will meet the needs of the community and
its animals for many years. In January 2002, HSLC's shelter plan
received approval from Genoa Township. |
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Pets can be
expensive,
so think about
adopting
seriously before
you do it!
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