We need your help!
The Humane Society of McDonough County (HSMC), incorporated in 1984, is a State of Illinois Not-for-Profit organization and a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports, but is completely separate from, the McDonough County Animal Shelter. We are a 100% volunteer organization.
Our Initiatives:
- Promote the adoption of cats and dogs at the McDonough County Animal Shelter (MCAS). Many dogs and cats are adopted from the MCAS, due in large part to the effective partnering of the shelter with the HSMC and community in caring for and finding homes for animals that end up at the shelter. The HSMC publicizes adoptable shelter pets through posters and social media, and advocates for the health and wellness of the shelter pets by raising funds for Medical Care, Cat Vaccines, and Sponsorships of adoption fees. Medical Care covers a wide range of issues including disease, debility, and injuries. The HSMC has spent thousands of dollars to help the shelter animals, such a treating dogs for heartworm and Parvo, as well as funding Cat Vaccines to help prevent the spread of transmissible disease. We often offer Sponsorships of adoption fees, either fully or partially, of shelter cats and dogs. We've rescued dogs and placed them in foster care to give them extra attention and care to transition to their forever home.
- Reduce the overpopulation of cats and dogs via two separate spay/neuter programs. The HSMC sponsors Spay/Neuter Transports to the Quincy Humane Society, resulting in hundreds of cats being altered and vaccinated. The HSMC pays $25-35 for each cat. The other spay/neuter program is in conjunction with the McDonough County Animal Shelter. The HSMC contributes thousands of dollars to subsidize the Spay/Neuter of cats and dogs adopted from the shelter ($35/per animal).
- Help to keep pets in their homes and with their families via the Pet Food Pantry and Angel Fund. Angel Fund is a program where the HSMC covers limited emergency costs as per requests from County veterinarian clinics. The Pet Food Pantry provides families in financial distress with pet food and supplies.
The HSMC spends approximately $30,000 to $35,000 each year to support these programs. We rely on donations to support these programs.