A nonprofit, no-kill shelter, the Shelby County Humane Society provides low-cost spay and neuter services to the community and shelters sick, injured, and homeless animals until they find permanent homes. Given its nonprofit status, the organization relies on the support of volunteers and supporters. Donations of any amount help the facility pay for educational programs, maintenance, marketing, and supplies for the animals. The shelter welcomes donations online and offers the option of making a recurring monthly donation.
Supporters of the Shelby County Humane Society help with everything from fostering pets to fundraising and caring for animals at the facility. Fostering animals at the shelter opens more space for new animals and helps some animals become adoption ready. Foster families housebreak the pets, help them learn to trust humans again, and just generally help to smooth out the animals’ rough edges. Once the animal is ready for adoption, the humane society places them on the Petfinder website or in local Petsmart stores to help them find permanent families.