| Services |
| The services we provide to the community include: |
| Foster/Adoption Program ~ We use an extensive foster care network system to place animals into temporary homes until we can find permanent placement for them. It is our goal to assess each individual animal and socialize them for introduction into their new homes. We provide for any vet care, including spay or neuter surgeries for all animals in our foster care system. |
| Rescue Program ~ We respond daily to phone calls and emails from concerned citizens. Ranging from lost cats and dogs to suspected cases of animal cruelty, we work with local enforcement agencies to document and intercede in these instances of animal abuse or mistreatment. We supervise the care and rehabilitation of these animals. We are an intregral member of the team and a significant resource for the community in the rescue and care of companion animals in the county. |
| HSSC volunteers evaluating suspected abuse case. |
| Reproductive Control ~We are committed to confronting the issue of animal overpopulation in our community. We are working to establish and maintain long-term animal reproduction control initiatives. We address the issue of feral colonies by trapping, sterilizing, and releasing the animals where we are sure they will be save and receive proper care. Partnering with local veterinarians, we also conduct regular low-cost spay and neuter programs. Our mobile spay and neuter unit, is serving Somerset County. |
| HSSC conducting a low-cost spay/neuter clinic. |
| Outreach and Education ~ One of our goals is to increase awareness about issues facing companion and feral animals in our community. We work with the media to inform the public about current issues and abuse cases. We participate in community events and meetings, offer educational brochures, give presentations to community organizations and schools, and testify before government agencies in support of humane legislation. |
| HSSC Table at Street Fair |