Humane Society of Swift County
Our Featured Pets...
Lacie, a 3-year-old rat terrier mix, female.
Holly, a 7-8-month old flame-point Siamese mix female kitten.
Please check the website under 56215 for current listings. Thank you.
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Please also check out our new My Space page and add to your friends list. The site is www.myspace.com/hsswiftcounty
The Humane Society of Swift County has been added to the list of charities or recipients of donations for GiveBackAmerica.org. Anyone doing online shopping can use this website, and a portion of the dollars you spend will go to our Humane Society if you so choose. What a wonderful way for your Christmas/holiday shopping dollars to stretch a bit further!
NEXT MEETING- JANUARY 27, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at the Benson Public Library Meeting Room.
FUNDRAISING: "Love At First Sight" a watercolor painting by Cynthia Jones of Wildflower Gallery. These limited-edition prints are available for a donation of $100 each. The prints are individually remarked and numbered personally by the artist. All proceeds are for the Humane Society Building Fund. For more information on these prints, contact Wendy at 320-842-4124.
BOARD MEETING- The 4th Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm at the Benson Public Library.
CONTACTS: . Donations/membership- Robin Finke, 211 11th Street North, Benson, MN 56215, 320-843-2134, fax 320-843-2348. Fundraising- Hans, 320-842-4686. Adoptions- 1-888-808-3497 or 1-320-808-3497.
Who We Are
The HSSC was started in April of 2001. We are a non-profit organization that's operated by volunteers. We do not have an animal shelter. Our pets stay in foster homes until permanent homes can be found.
Our Board of Directors consists of the following: Robin Finke, Hans Helgenset, Judy Overlie, Scott Mattison, Jackie Johnson and Wendy Munsterman. Robin Finke is chair of the Board. Officers are: President- Marcia Neely, Secretary-Judy Overlie, Vice President/Treasurer- Robin Finke.
MEMBERSHIPS are $25 yearly (January 1 to December 31), which include a t-shirt. Junior memberships (up to age 18) are available for $5.00. Send memberships to:Humane Society, 211 11th Street North, Benson, MN 56215
The mission of the HSSC is to prevent cruelty to animals in Swift County through:
Providing education on humane treatment/care of animals;
Coordinating shelter services for abandoned/lost animals;
Serving as a central communication point for abandoned/lost animal;
Promoting spay/neuter programs;
Promoting animal protection laws and ordinances.
Adopting a friend
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Please call the foster home's number listed to arrange for a visit.
All pets will be spayed/neutered before going to their new home, depending on age/size. Dogs are generally $100 and up and have been heartworm tested, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered. Puppies are $50 and up (1st vacc. and de-worming), if too young to spay/neuter, then must be done at 6 months of age.
Cats are $50 and have been FeLv tested, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered. Kittens are $35 (1st vaccination and de-worming), if too young to spay/neuter, it must be done at 6 months of age.
Come Visit Us!
Benson is located about three hours west of the twin cities on Hwy 12. We are 30 miles west of Willmar on Hwy 12, and about 50 miles south of Alexandria on Hwy 29. Please call to arrange for a visit.
Humane Society of Swift County
Benson, MN 56215
Phone:888-808-3497(toll free)
Email:
HSSC01@hotmail.com
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