Franklin County Humane Society is in Union, Missouri. NOTICE: We will be CLOSED FOR REPAIRS from Monday Jan. 30 through Sunday Feb. 5. We will resume regular hours Monday February 6. Some of our kennels and cages will be undergoing repairs and our animal boarding capacity will be greatly diminished. Therefore, we are ONLY able to accept animal control animals and strays from citizens (with proof of residency) of Washington, Union, St. Clair and Gerald. Please we are able to accept NO owned pets or strays from ANY OTHER AREA INCLUDING FRANKLIN COUNTY. To adopt, please see our ADOPTABLE PETS to the left. To adopt or look for a lost pet, or to drop off a stray ONLY as above, come in between 3pm and 4 pm or call and leave a detailed message at (636)583-4300. As a reminder, we are not funded by county or state tax dollars and depend on donations to keep our doors open and facilities up to code - every dollar helps!
In 2012, if we all Spay and Neuter, there will be no more homeless pets! Alter all your inside and outside animals -- especially cats. Tell neighbors whose pets are unaltered. The solution lies within our Community: if we all alter, there will be no NEEDLESS euthanasia of adoptable animals. Act NOW to ake a difference -- before Spring litters are conceived.
Please, see our Spay/Neuter link to the left for options, and our APPEAL below.
PUPPIES ARE IN THE HOUSE! We've got them, and kittens, now - we also have many SMALL DOGS! Please see below.
Our Purina puppy and kitten food supply is being used up rapidly - please consider donating Purina brands for our babies!
Hi, my name is Lancer. I am a very nice big boy with great coloring. I am orange tabby with contrasting white, but I have a special white lightening strike on my back! I am sorry that I am squinting in my photo, but you know how bothersome those flashes are.
I am about 2 years old and I like other cats and kids! I also love to hide under covers and pillows. I am not shy, as a matter fact, I am very outgoing. I hide under things simply because it feels good! I love people and I enjoy carrying on conversations with them.
I have been at the shelter for quite a long time and I feel that my chances at being a wonderful companion are being wasted as there is really no one here who has the time to talk to me very much. I feel that my wonderfulness would be much better served by nesting under the covers on the couch next to someone who loves me.
It sure would be nice if my new person would come to the shelter to scoop me up and whisk me home!
Purrs, meows and rubs, Lancer 1 16 12
CASSANDRA
You can call me Lulu for short.I am a wonderful black Lab with a little bit of some Pit Bull mixed in. I am around 1 or 2 years old.My body is real cute; I look sort of pudgy, yet muscular, and my personality is so very gentle that it seems that I am in the wrong body! I love to be petted and told how sweet I am. I was a little shy when I first came to the shelter as a lost pet. However, it did not take me very long to warm up to everyone around!
I can make someone very happy by being a constant companion in car rides, walks, and games, and I would love sleeping on a nice, fluffy dog bed.
Have you been longing for someone to share happy and sad times with?I may just be your girl! Take me home so we can begin making fun memories together.
Love,
Cassandra1 2 12
FELICE
My name is Felice because I was found at Christmas time.At least I got to spend Christmas in a warm, comfy place.
I am a sweet, 2-year-old gray tabby on a white background all wrapped up in medium length fur.A sound pretty, doesn’t it.I need someone to watch after.I enjoy watching people, and I really like it when they pet me.I am a relaxed cat, so I won't be any trouble.
Come see me so I can put every effort forth to tug at your heart strings.We can make sweet music together!
Love,
Felice1 2 12
DEXTER
I am a very handsome 8-year-old, neutered, purebred Birman, the revered and sacred cat of Burmah!I am very sweet, but I mostly prefer mature petters as opposed to young ones.Birmans are sometimes called the lazy man’s cat, because their lush fur does not mat easily, however, I love to sit and have my gorgeous fur brushed, and I love to be allowed to lounge a lot.
I was regretfully given up because my mom became very sick and dad couldn't take good care of both of us.It would be great to be adopted into a new, loving home.
I am waiting,
Dexter1212
Statistics say animal welfare is the number one cause for volunteering in America. Please join us in our efforts to improve animal welfare here in the Franklin County area.
Check the HELP tab under volunteering for New Volunteer Orientation dates!
From the Shelter Front Desk:
Let's Work Together to
Save Lives in 2012
Attention Franklin County, Gasconade, Washington and Crawford County areas:
TAKE THE CHALLENGE:
Let's make 2012 the year to help our area's cats STOP having litters! Many now spay and neuter dogs, thank goodness, but frequently the cats are overlooked. Consequently, there are far too many homeless cats and kittens. Not only can they not all find a friendly home, many suffer inhumanely without shelter. Rescue groups and animal shelters have trouble placing all the cats and kittens they receive. There are simply not enough adoptive homes for them all!
We can keep taking animals, but they keep coming, and we can't slow the flow by ourselves.
Only our ENTIRE COMMUNITY, as a group of caring citizens, can make this change.
Our COMMUNITY can save lives, and save money too in the long run.
Our COMMUNITY can prevent needless suffering and needless euthanasia.....
...IF OUR COMMUNITY TAKES CHARGE and spays and neuters its pets. And that includes those that live outdoors and indoors. Dogs and Cats.
Every litter hurts! ..... Even just that one little litter your neighbor wants to have "for the kids." Who will take them?
Just two of these babies can grow up, reproduce and start an EPIDEMIC of reproduction, with their offspring producing dozens if not hundreds of babies. We're not kidding.
Enough already!
If you care about animals, or even if you just care about unwanted pets on your property, here's what you can do:
1) Visit our Spay and Neuter page as we announce known and sponsored specials. Get the word out! Facebook, Twitter, email, whatever you use.
2) Make a pledge:
Spay or neuter your pets and barn cats, and/or if you've already done this,
3) take an additional step to help convince someone who hasn't done so.
4) If you've done your part and you have the ability to donate, please do so. During January and February, 2012, if you designate your donation for Spay/Neuter Funding, 100% of these funds will be used to help demonstrated low-income persons spay or neuter cats that they care for, indoors or out. See our online donation link to the left, or mail a donation to FCHS, PO Box 400, Union, MO, 63084.
Please, do what you can, and save lives! YOU can make a big difference!
The world will be a kinder place when we take responsibility for our animals, and pets do not have to go homeless.
Sincerely, the staff at FCHS
We believe there can be a day when there are no more homeless pets.
Help them get there.
TAKE THE CHALLENGE:
Lets make 2012 the year we really make a difference and STOP THE LITTERING - so
no more go homeless.
GREAT NEWS!
Now you can see FCHS adoptable cats every day at the new Petco store in Washington.
DIY: Make a toy for your pet without breaking the bank. DIRECTIONS
Franklin County Humane Society is a privately owned 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation sheltering and adopting out lost, stray, or surrendered animals since 1994. We receive no funding from federal, state or county governments, and we are not affiliated with HSUS or the Humane Society of Missouri. We are only funded by fees, fundraisers and donations. Please help us help the animals in your community.
Please give, so more will live, right here, right now. And please spay and neuter to reduce the number of homeless animals so we can adopt out all our animals! See our link to the left.
iGiveiSearch lets you do all your online shopping and allows FCHS a portion of your purchase prices. It is so easy -- and so much help for animals.
Baby, it's COLD outside!
Pets should not be left outside for extended periods of time with these cold temperatures.
If you see or find a stray animal without tags, please don't hesitate to bring him/her to the shelter, regardless of your ability to make a donation for his care.
If you truly can't give, please don't make an animal wait for shelter just because of that.
While we need funds to keep the doors open and provide care for each animal, we keep an open door for strays that have no shelter.
Free Straw for Warm Paws
Thanks to OpSPOT, We have FREE STRAW for pets that don't get to come inside the home - they need a proper, covered shelter and loose material to nest in because rugs and towels become frozen solid.
Persons may come to the shelter for straw to keep these guys warm! Don't forget to keep refreshing food and water bowls too - licking ice does not provide enough water for them to drink!
Thank you OpSPOT (Operation Stop Pet Overpopulation Today) for all you do for animals!
BUY A SPAY/NEUTER COUPON DURING Jan or Feb and receive a raffle ticket for one of our deluxe doggie or kitty baskets! For more information see the Spay/Neuter tab at the left, call (636)583-4300 after 11am or come on in!
A huge THANK YOU to our donors who made gifts for the animals at FCHS this season, despite the economy. Thanks to you, we will be able to continue our mission of caring for the homeless animals in our area, and fulfill our promise to try to find loving homes for them.
OUR SPONSORS
McDonalds Restaurants - Mike & Deb Klak
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co - New Haven
Patients First Health Care - Dr. Kim Colter
Carol House Furniture
Trophies, T's & More
American Family Insurance
Barefoot Wines
Nestle-Purina and Purina Farms
Dr. Christoper Adams, Mercy Clinic of Union
Advanced Products Technology
Baylard, Billington & Dempsey, PC
Brunsmann Roofing
Citizen's Bank of New Haven
Clemco Industries Corp.
Foxboro Industries Inc. Robert E. Hansen
Havener’s Termite & Insect Control
Mark M Tobben, DDS and Lisa Tobben
Hillermann Nursery and Florist
Keeven Heating and Cooling
Oltmann Funeral Homes Inc.
Paper Chase
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan L Downard, attorney at law
Peterson Oil Co.
Pool & Spa Solutions
The Fudge Shoppe
Hansen Franklin County Land Title & Abstract
Trophies, T’s and More
United Bank of Union
Universal Medical Resources
Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
Washington Veterinary Clinic
Pet Station
David Groenke, DMD and Sharon Groenke
Steamboat Financial Group
Poochysmooches
Timeforatrim.com
Bank of Franklin County
Spinnin' Image
Kohl's
Modern Auto
Simmons Wellness Center
Maurices in Washington
Thank you, sponsors, for making "Wine Whiskers and Wags", "Strut Your Mutt" and Holiday Giving Fundraisers such a success!
I am a very friendly and talkative little 4 month old little baby girl. I have the softest shiniest steel blue fur that you have ever seen! I get along well with everyone, and I love when people come by my cage. Even if I am sleeping, I will get up and offer a little greeting. Everyone has told me what a great fun it is to have a home: lots of petting, loads of fun things to do and most importantly, the feeling of being loved. Wow, I can't wait! Scoop me up, please.
Soft purrs to you,
Aurora
ELLIE
I am a cat of many colors! I am what is called a Torbie ( a combination of tabby and tortoiseshell) I think it looks great on me! It actually matches my personality as I have many likes and many moods.
I like to play (I can play all by myself or with anyone who is game). I like to sleep curled up next to another cat or better yet, a person. I also like to eat, however, I do like to watch my waistline.
So, you see, I am a highly versatile little girl. I would really like to get into a home of my own instead of living in this little room with the other cats because I don't get as much attention as I would like to have. I am not very big, so if you think you have room for me in your home and especially in your heart, then by all means please come be my rescuer!
Purrs and rubs, Ellie
HARLEY
I am a shy little lemon and white Beagle girl. I had a very nice home, but I was given up because my family could no longer afford to own a dog. I am 3 years old, wonderful with children and great with other dogs and cats (how about that!). I am house trained, smart, sweet, lovable and I listen well. These are all of the things that my family learned about me in the 3 years that I have lived with them.
Right now, I am a bit worried because I am uncertain that I will find another nice home. I sit here very quietly and wait, but no one pays any attention to me. Maybe it is because I am too quiet, maybe it is because they think since I am a Beagle that I will want to run a lot and howl a lot.
Quiet, loving and gentle, I won't run away or howl if you don't want me to. I just sit and wait for some love, and when I get it, you will be so pleased at what a wonderful little dog you have been blessed with. Please give me that chance to show you.
Gentle tail wags and eye batting,
Harley
HANNAH
I am a very pretty 2 year old Beagle. My extremely long ears flatter my face, don't you think? I came to the shelter as a lost pet and gave birth that night! I had 8 beautiful babies! In foster care I raised all of them. Now all but 1 have been adopted and I am still waiting for my home.
I get along with everyone. I would like a yard to run in and play with the squirrels, rabbits, and birds. I won't hurt them; I just like to play the chase game. I am a Beagle, you know. I need someone to love and cherish -- someone to lie next to while they pet my soft long ears. Doesn't that sound soothing? Please come by to see me, I'll be waiting!
RINA AND REBA
We are twin sisters, 10-month-old cutie pies. We are dilute Calicos and our version of that color is really special. Both of us think people are so interesting! We watch them and pat at their shoelaces or just about any little thing that looks like it needs to be patted or chased around. Every household needs a colorful, fun filled, furry friend like us. We are ready and waiting for you!
You name it! Donate your unwanted cd's, DVDs, books, clothes, art, furniture, you name it, to one of our area consignment store accounts below.
Shop Around the Corner (Washington, across from Pizza Hut)
That1Shop (Washington between Sears and the new Petco Store)
Two Friends Consignment (Dutzow, Highway 94 and Bluff Rd.)
All of these friendly stores have an account for us, where the animals get the proceeds of selling your stuff. De-clutter for the holidays. Please, give it a try!
HELP IS NEEDED: If you love cats and have time to help us tend our PETCO kitties in Washington one morning per week, (approx. 1-1/2 hours) WE NEED YOU! Make a difference and help cats and kittens get adopted! Please contact Jean at the shelter
We need pet-friendly ice melt and blankets! If you have used blankets for the animals, they need to fit in our washing machine! If possible, please cut them down and finish the edges if they are oversized.
Can you help? We always need lots of absorbent, flattened and rolled newspapers to line cages, medical gloves and 30 gallon drawstring trash bags.
OUR SPONSORS
McDonalds Restaurants - Mike & Deb Klak
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co - New Haven
Dr. Mark and Mrs. Lisa Tobben,
Patients First Health Care - Dr. Kim Colter
Carol House Furniture
Trophies, T's & More
American Family Insurance
Barefoot Wines
Nestle-Purina and Purina Farms
Baylard, Billington & Dempsey, PC
Brunsmann Roofing
Citizen's Bank of New Haven Clemco Industries Corp.
Mr. and Mrs. John Downard
Dr. and Mrs. David Groenke
Foxboro Industries Inc. Robert E. Hansen
Havener’s Termite & Insect Control
Hillermann Nursery and Florist
Keeven Heating and Cooling
Oltmann Funeral Homes Inc.
Paper Chase
Peterson Oil Co.
Pool & Spa Solutions
The Fudge Shoppe
Trophies, T’s and More
United Bank of Union
Universal Medical Resources
Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
Washington Veterinary Clinic
Pet Station
Steamboat Financial Group
Poochysmooches
Timeforatrim.com
Bank of Franklin County
Spinnin' Image
Kohl's
Jim and Carolyn Forsen
Susie and Dr. Carl Blatt
Modern Auto
Simmons Wellness Center
Maurices in Washington
Thank you, sponsors, for making "Wine Whiskers and Wags" and "Strut Your Mutt" Fundraisers such a success!
