Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals

Mission: To care for homeless, abused, neglected and abandoned animals and educate the community to instill an increased awareness and commitment to the responsibiltiy of animal ownership and protection.

Programs: Kennel operations - shelby humane society provides housing, shelter, food and medical care to approximately 5,000 animals each year that are either prepared for adoption or for transport via the shelter partners or rescue waggin program. The medical care includes, but is not limited to, spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations and microchipping.

medical - provides treatment and testing for animals that require such attention when they are housed at the shelter. The treatment includes necessary vaccinations and medication that may be applicable for medical situations that arise throughout the year.

quick fix - the quick program is a low-cost spay and neuter transport program established in february 2008.The program subsidizes surgeries for low-income residents who qualify for public assistance at only $18 per pet and sometimes at no cost.