Todd Ortiz, Shelter Manager
Kay Graham, Shelter Director
Letter From The Board:
Dear Friends:
We are approaching the 12th anniversary of the operation of the shelter located at 851 Lake Emory Road, Franklin, NC. During that time, more than 12,000 dogs and 10,000 cats have been sheltered, fed, cared for medically and compassionately, and relieved from a life of abandonment, abuse or life on the street. Hundreds have been adopted by caring people and families.
Our shelter staff has continued to show their commitment to the many animals and our adoption rate has been encouraging. In 2008, 173 dogs and cats were taken into the shelter, 203 animals were adopted, and 11 dogs and cats were returned to their owners. Incoming animals are screened for health conditions and are checked by a veterinarian, receiving necessary shots and medical care.
We have made many changes and improvements at the shelter in recent years. We have built a gazebo behind the shelter for public use to groom our shelter animals or just visit with them. We have improved the air quality inside the building, purchased new cages for our puppy and isolation rooms and included many new services for our shelter.
The Humane Society Thrift Shop, located at 1521 Old Murphy Road, Franklin, NC, is our life line. The money raised by the sale of donated items is what supports our Humane Society expenses and operation. Through the thoughtfulness and support of county residents, we have continued to operate for over 40 years.
We are ever mindful that without the help and support of our generous community and other benefactors, we could not have achieved the reality of the new Thrift Shop, the Shelter, and money needed in day to day sheltering and care of abandoned, unwanted, lost or abused animals. We are grateful for your past and present support, and hope that we may come to you in the future for your assistance.
Any gift, no matter the size, assists the Humane Society with it’s mission, a mission to help animals needing help. These generous donations are critical to our success, and we thank all those who find it possible to give to such a worthy cause.
Sincerely,
Macon County Humane Society
Board of Directors
Mission Statement:
The Macon County Humane Society, established in 1968, has been and is a valuable service to the people of Macon County. The Humane Society’s purpose and mission is;
To provide an effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals.