LINTON – The Greene County Humane Society is celebrating its 35th anniversary by launching a capital fundraising campaign for a new shelter building.
This initiative comes in response to planning that began in 2020 and included a comprehensive Needs Assessment Study conducted by Shelter Planners of America (SPA), highlighting the critical need for an updated facility to serve the community and its animals better.
Under new leadership, the Greene County Humane Society in 2020 embarked on a journey to re-invent the animal shelter and redefine its approach to animal welfare. This journey started with quickly revamping procedures and achieving no-kill status, no longer euthanizing animals for space! It has continued through expanding programs and public outreach including annual free microchip clinics, more public events at the shelter, and a Pet Food Blessing Box. The shelter has also worked to expand its spay/neuter assistance to the community, installing a surgery suite in their current building in early 2021. Recently a partnership with Pet’s Alive has been formed for them to operate a spay/neuter clinic within the shelter’s current facility, beginning in January of 2024 to provide more access to spay/neuter services to the community.
After reviewing multiple designs, contractor estimates, architect estimates, and contingencies, the Greene County Humane Society aims to complete its new facility for $2,500,000. Much of this cost will cover specific finishings, including necessary kennels and accessories made of stainless steel, as well as materials and flooring that will sustain integrity through decades of use.
An online auction and the sale of a calendar featuring Linton Police and Firefighters pictured with shelter animals will help raise the needed funds.
Calendars will be on sale for local pickup for only $20 at the Greene County Humane Society at 1026 North 1375 West in Linton.
The Virtual Silent Auction features amazing items, including World tickets, zoo passes, St. Louis Cardinal tickets, gift certificates, and more. The auction runs from now until Sunday, January 21, at 5 p.m.
You can also make cash donations by clicking here.
