Photos by Helene Paulis

THE HSLC SHELTER IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

New and Expanded Open Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Sunday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

The HSLC SHELTER at 1801 East Lincoln Parkway has opened the doors to our first guests.

We have lively, adorable kittens, puppies and young adult cats and dogs ready for adoption.

The successful operation of the HSLC shelter going forward will depend on the dedication and willingness of our volunteers. We will need your help everyday of the year. Caring for abandoned, abused and neglected dogs and cats is a huge responsibility. We are counting on those of you who expressed a desire to volunteer at the shelter. 

WANT TO VOLUNTEER???????

HSLC is still in need of volunteers. Volunteers are needed for every task from cleaning cages, feeding, walking dogs to answering the phone. Please e-mail us at or call 217.737.4042 and let us know how you can help, even if it is only an hour or two.

HSLC THANKS

DIANE BICKNELL AND NEW HOLLAND –MIDDLETOWN SCHOOL

The service learning project at New Holland-Middletown School for the months of February and March will support the Humane Society of Logan County.

Students will collect pet food, treats and supplies. Also, a container for collecting change and cash donations is available in the school office. Donations from the public are welcome and can be placed in the school library in Middletown.

For more information about this project, call 217-445-2656. Faculty sponsor for the project is Diane Bicknell.

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Major Brand Pet Foods Recalled Due To Salmonella

On May 4, 2012, Diamond Pet Foods expanded a pet food recall due to possible salmonella contamination. More than a dozen people in several states may have been infected due to contact with contaminated pet food. Affected foods include specific lots of dry dog and cat food branded as:

Diamond Pet Food
Kirkland Signature (Costco brand)
Natural Balance
Wellness (WelPet LLC)
Canidae
Apex Pet Foods
Solid Gold Health Products For Pets, Inc.

These foods were widely distributed in the U.S. and Canada.

You can check your pet food to see if it has been recalled. Affected bags of food have best-before dates between December 9, 2012, and April 7, 2013. Recalled foods include:

 

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On Wednesday Cindy Kirberg, Shelter Manager, and Lynn White, Board Member, took two HSLC shelter dogs and visited the residents at St. Clara's Manor in Lincoln.  Gus, a male Boxer/Labrador Retriever and Emma, a 3 1/2 month old female Brittany Spaniel/Terrier puppy, spent time meeting and playing with the residents.  They also visited in the rooms of residents who were not able to attend the main visit. The dogs enjoyed being petted and played with.  The shelter staff enjoyed meeting everyone.  Best of all the residents throughly enjoyed the afternoon and can't wait for the HSLC to schedule a return visit.

 

All members and the general public are welcome at any scheduled committee meeting or board meeting.  All meeting information can be found on our Events Calendar.

HSLC would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their generous support.

 

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Fresh Step Cat Litter products come with Reward "Paw Points" on each product. HSLC would appreciate if you use this products, please cut out the Paw Points and save them for HSLC. Thank you for your support.

HSLC recycles used printer cartridges and receives CASH for them . If you have used cartridges and would like HSLC to reap the rewards of recycling, please bring them to any HSLC event or call Lynn White 217-732-4540.

HSLC is in need of storage space for our cartridge recycling program. If you have a storage unit or a space that you would be willing to donate, please contact Lynn White 217.732.4540.