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 Humane Society of Calloway County
607 Poplar Street, Suite A-1
P.O. Box 764
Murray, Kentucky
Mission Statement
To extend humane education, teaching kindness and concern
for animals and humans alike; To relieve suffering and prevent cruelty to
animals; To increase awareness of pet overpopulation and work to reduce
it; To enrich our community through the promotion of quality of life for
animals and people.
Services Provided
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Pet
Therapy –
Certified therapy dogs and their human team members bring the
unconditional love of pets to residents of nursing homes, hospitals and
senior centers, brightening the day for those who are no longer able to
have their own pets.
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PetSafe –
This collaborative outreach program helps combat domestic violence and
animal abuse. PetSafe cares for pets of persons in crisis, particularly
women and children who are victims of domestic violence. PetSafe provides
the pet temporary shelter in a secure location free of charge while the
person seeks help for herself and her children typically at the
Merryman
House Domestic Crisis Center or other housing that cannot accept cats or dogs.
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 KIND News
– This student newspaper carries the message
of humane education to K-6
graders in city, county and private schools. This entertaining paper
encourages a child's natural feeling of compassion toward their fellow
human beings, animals and the environment.
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Fixed for Life – This program helps low income families spay and neuter
their pets by paying half the cost of the procedure.
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Animal Assistance – Volunteers work with individuals, veterinarians and
animal control to provide basic food, housing, veterinary care, etc. to
improve the welfare of animals in crisis.
 Annual Events
Bark in the Park
Agency Fund
Raisers
Yard Sale - Spring
Bark in the Park - July
Holiday Bazaar - November
Visit
our website:
www.forthepets.org
For more information
e-mail us:
humanesociety@murray-ky.net
Scheduled Humane Society & United Way Events
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