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Petco Foundation Invests In Lifesaving Work in YOUR Humane Society SPCA
Petco Foundation Invests In Lifesaving Work of YOUR Humane Society SPCA.
Grant of $20,000 will extend efforts to save more animal lives in Sumter County, FL
LAKE PANASOFFKEE, FL Feb. 28, 2018 – YOUR Humane Society SPCA (formerly The Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County, Inc.) has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support its “Big Fix” Free Spay/Neuter Voucher program for the dogs and cats of qualifying low income Sumter residents.
YOUR Humane Society SPCA is a 501(c)3 non-profit, no-kill shelter helping animals in need throughout Sumter County, Florida since 1982. The HS/SPCA had 827 S/N vouchers redeemed in 2017 in their continuing mission to reduce the rate of homeless and unwanted pets within Sumter County.
The Petco Foundation investment will provide the spaying or neutering of over 200 additional dogs and cats of qualifying low income Sumter County residents along with producing educational S/N literature reaching underserved communities within the county.
Chairman of the Board Celine Petrie noted “YOUR Humane Society SPCA exists to ensure a better tomorrow for the pets of our county through many programs including education, spay/neuter vouchers, adoption and our ‘Kibbles’ Free Pet Food Pantry. This grant from the Petco Foundation will be instrumental for our ‘Big Fix’ Free Spay/Neuter Voucher program to prevent countless animals being born who would be at greatest risk of becoming homeless, abandoned or potentially euthanized. On behalf of everyone at YOUR Humane Society SPCA, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for this funding and for Petco Foundation’s ongoing support of our organization.”
For more information about the HS/SPCA or the Petco Foundation, visit http://www.hsspca.org or http://www.petcofoundation.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or by using the hashtag #PetcoFamily.
About YOUR Humane Society SPCA
YOUR Humane Society SPCA is a 501(c)3 non-profit, no-kill shelter helping animals in need throughout Sumter County, Florida. Donations directly help to cover the cost of saving, treating, and caring for neglected, abused and abandoned animals. Learn more about the HS/SPCA at hsspca.org, 352-793-9117, on Facebook or at the shelter located at 994 CR 529A, in Lake Panasoffkee, Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm and Sat. 8am-4pm. Visitors are always welcome!
About the Petco Foundation
At the Petco Foundation, we believe that every animal deserves to live its best life. Since 1999, we’ve invested more than $200 million in lifesaving animal welfare work to make that happen. With our more than 4,000 animal welfare partners, we inspire and empower communities to make a difference by investing in adoption and medical care programs, spay and neuter services, pet cancer research, service and therapy animals, and numerous other lifesaving initiatives. Through our Think Adoption First program, we partner with Petco stores and animal welfare organizations across the country to increase pet adoptions. So far, we’ve helped more than 5.5 million pets find their new loving families, and we’re just getting started. Visit petcofoundation.org to learn more about how you can get involved.
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YOUR Humane Society SPCA (formerly known as The Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County, Inc.) receives no funding from the State, Federal or County government. We also do not receive any money from the Humane Society of the United States, ASPCA or Best Friends. We totally rely on the donations from the local community.
Outreach Education
Humane Education is the key to teaching the next generations about responsible pet ownership and the welfare of all types of animals.
YOUR Humane Society SPCA has been quite busy speaking to students of all ages with our Humane Education Outreach Program expanding. YOUR HSSPCA Director Joe Sprague pointed out that “engaging with students of all ages and youth groups is vital to ensure that the next generations become informed and act as guardians of animals.” He recently welcomed Beacon College students for a visit to our no-kill shelter’s campus to learn an overview from many staff and volunteers. The students are taking a course in Animal Shelter Operations and Management, where they learn of the important role of an animal shelter within a community and major aspects of operations within a sheltering system from animal health, administrative duties, funding, public assistance and educational programs whether in government or non-profit sheltering.
In recent months, YOUR Humane Society SPCA has been invited to speak to local elementary school aged children in Wildwood, Florida and Lake Panasoffkee, Florida regarding career day events and what it is like working with animals professionally. Sprague added that “our HSSPCA team members are sometimes able to also bring a furry ambassador such as a puppy or kitten for another important educational lesson – teaching safety around animals, how to be a kind and responsible pet owner as well as how to be a voice against animal cruelty.” Your local non-profit also regularly speaks to area clubs for adults who want a guest speaker discussing near and dear topics about animals and the vital work of the no-kill shelter which has been serving the community for 37 years now. To have our guest speaker come to your next school event or club meeting, contact YOUR Humane Society SPCA at 352-793-9117.
“The Expo, originally scheduled for January 18, encountered unexpected circumstances which caused the rescheduling and location changes. We hope the change has not inconvenienced anyone but our goal was to present the best animal themed expo possible in our region. We look forward to another great turnout of participating non-profits, sponsors and attendees as our inaugural Expo had,” commented Claudia Labbé. The For the Love of Animals Expo not only serves as a fundraiser for YOUR Humane Society SPCA but also helps the many other participating non-profits and animal organizations place adoptable animals. The general public can gain information on the many other worthy businesses and agencies who help their communities.
YOUR Humane Society SPCA is a 501(c)3 non-profit, no-kill organization helping animals in need throughout their community as Sumter County’s oldest and largest no-kill shelter. Donations directly help to cover the cost of saving, treating and caring for neglected, abused and abandoned animals. Learn more about them at hsspca.org, 352-793-9117, on Facebook or visit them at 994 CR 529A, in Lake Panasoffkee, FL. Office open: Mon.-Sat. 8am-4:00pm. Kennel Pet Viewing: Mon.-Sat. 9:00am-3:30pm. Visitors are always welcome!
Save the Date! 10.24.2020 More Booths. More Groups. More Business. More Education. MORE ANIMALS…
Hurricane Dropoffs
In our efforts to help disaster victims in the South, YOUR Humane Society SPCA along with Boondocks K9 Search & Rescue collect Donations & supplies at our campus in Lake Panasoffkee, FL.
Visit Boondocks K9 Search & Rescue Facebook Page for more drop off locations & animal housing during hurricanes.
This community assistance program is a vital necessity in reducing the pet over-population problem facing Sumter County animals who are then at risk for potential euthanasia. Funding goes quickly and unwanted litters appear even quicker, so apply now and help reduce the pet overpopulation problem within Sumter County by contacting our shelter at (352)793-9117.
This FREE program is available to Sumter County residents who are on Government Assistance (i.e. Welfare Food stamps, Disability or Medicaid).
This program is dishing out over 4,000 lbs of dog and cat food each month to neutered pets of qualifying low income residents within Sumter County. More than 215 animals are served up a daily meal so that owners facing financial hardship are not forced to surrender their furry family members due to a lack of food.
Approved participants can pick up food monthly, at our campus on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Questions about this program? Call us at (352) 793-9117 and ask for the Office Manager.
If you meet the criteria listed below, you can apply for the program.
Must be legal owner of animal
Proof of Government Assistance (Social Security Disability, SSDI or Federal/State/County assistance, etc.)
Pets must be spayed/neutered with proof of rabies vaccination
Our Sponsors
Many Thanks to our Local Business Supporters. Without them we could not accomplish what we do!
Floral City & Lake Panasoffkee Animal Clinic
- 1310 N CR 470
- 352-569-4015
Buffalo Ridge Animal Hospitals & Emergency Center
- The Villages, 352-750-4711
- http://www.buffaloridgeanimalhospital.com
Freedom Title & Escrow
George Nahas Chevrolet
Mid-Florida Agencies/Florida Blue
- The Villages, 352-259-2666
- http://www.healthinsflorida.com
Petco
PetSmart
ReMax Premier Realty
- The Villages West/Wildwood 352-461-0800
- The Villages South/Fruitland Park 352-460-4396 http://www.remax.com
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, The Villages
- Brownwood Paddock Square, 352-775-4654
- Sumter – Palm Ridge Plaza, 352-259-7616
- woofgangthevillages.com
Affiliated Title
Ameris Bank
Law Office of Jody L. Fisher
Hartman, Hartman & O’Brien PA
- Umatilla, 352-669-5515
Mission Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
PAWS Animal Hospital
PRS (Prosthetics Research Specialists, Inc.)
Publix Super Markets
Sparr Building & Farm Supply
Tom Heller, Remax Premier Realty
TSC (Tractor Supply Co)
- Bushnell, 352-568-2208
Ultrex Printing
Village Pet Spa
- Lady Lake 352-751-5711
- http://www.thevillagepetspa.com
VIP (Veterinary Inclusive Prosthetics & Orthotics)
Walmart Supercenters
- CR/466, The Villages, SR48 Bushnell