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Written by: Karen Gaston
CARE Board President
It is with great pleasure and excitement that Lee County Humane Society announces we are rebranding and changing our name to CARE Humane SocietyTM
C - Compassion
A - Adoption
R - Rescue
E - Education
We at LCHS feel that our new name better reflects the organization that we have become and also the direction we want to go in the future. The elements of the acronym CARE embody how we strive to serve our community as the leading advocate for companion animals in our area.
Originally founded in 1974 by a group of dedicated volunteers who fostered stray animals in their homes, LCHS has grown and evolved into an organization that also provides many initiatives for area citizens that advance the cause of animal welfare. We have sought out grants that allow us to offer programs such as Intake Diversion which helps people keep their animals so they don't end up in the shelter; means-based assistance so those who qualify can get their pets spayed/neutered at a reduced price; and microchips that make it easier for lost pets to be reunited with their owners. Additionally, thanks to a generous request and ongoing donations, we also offer TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) through the Ann Pearson Memorial Community Cat Program.
CARE Humane is dedicated to giving every homeless animal that comes into our custody the best chance possible for a new life. To that end, we have recently expanded our shelter to give us more capacity. This project involved enclosing the carport to create space for kennels to house an additional 10 large dogs. This expansion, sponsored by Walter and Virginia Woltosz, is the direct result of their support and love for the pets at our shelter, and we are truly grateful to them.
We are thrilled to unveil this expansion and announce our new name! Rest assured, our name has changed, but our mission and vision remain the same: To advance humane treatment and responsible ownership of companion animals through community education, animal sheltering and adoption, and alleviation of animal suffering. Our vision is to be the leading advocate for companion animals in our community. We envision a future in which animals are valued, pet overpopulation is eliminated, and every adoptable companion animal has a loving and responsible home. We are excited to continue to pursue these goals as CARE Humane Society!
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