- Some of the
programs offered by the
- Peoria Humane
Society include:
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VETERINARY
CARE TO ANIMAL VICTIMS OF CRUELTY Animals rescued from
cruel or neglectful owners are rehabilitated through our
efforts and placed into loving homes. We currently have
three state licensed humane investigators in our
membership who work through the Peoria Animal Welfare
Shelter (PAWS). Our presence and testimony helps
bring individuals guilty of animal abuse to justice. We
respond publicly to animal issues and have successfully
lobbied for stricter anti-cruelty laws in Peoria County.
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COMMUNITY
AWARENESS
We continually conduct community awareness campaigns
through local media designed to increase adoptions of
sheltered animals, promote responsible pet ownership, and
encourage the spay and neuter of dogs and cats. Our
special events held throughout the year also help to send
the message that animals need protection and respect.
Our annual
Blessing of the Animals
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HUMANE
EDUCATION
We developed a special Humane Education program of K-12
age school children which touches more than 7,000 Peoria
County students each year. These age-appropriate programs
teach children humane and compassionate treatment of
animals, safety around animals, responsible pet ownership,
and respect for all living things. The Education
Department provides teachers with materials and resources
to enhance and support the ideal that animals and people
are deserving of respect. Additionally, the Peoria Humane
Society's Humane Educator offers educational programs and
tours at the Peoria Animals Welfare Shelter, adult
educational opportunities and programming addressing the
link between animal cruelty and human violence is also
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LOW
COST SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC
Our low-cost spay/neuter clinic sterilizes thousand of
dogs and cats who would otherwise continue to contribute
to the tragedy of pet overpopulation. In a cooperative
program with the Peoria County Veterinary Medical
Association, dogs and cats are sterilized by a licensed
veterinarian at a cost of $28-$31 for low income pet
owners. Spaying and neutering animals in the community
will reduce the number of dogs and cats that are received
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- PET THERAPY AND
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
- Our Special
Pals program provides regular friendly visits
from volunteers and animals to residents at area
nursing homes, hospitals and other long-term care
facilities. Volunteers take certified therapy
dogs to visit clients or patients who are unable
to have their pets with them.
Many other
volunteer opportunities exist that enable individuals to
ease the plight of animals in our community. Volunteers
are needed to do a variety of things: walk dogs at PAWS,
help with fundraising efforts, and assist with community
events.
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ANIMAL CRUELTY RESCUES
Animals found in an abused or neglected condition often
require more care than the animal shelter can give. This
program assists the shelter rehabilitate abused animals
for adoption.
- Beaten
and hung by a leash from an apartment balcony,
Sophie was rescued &
- adopted
into a
safe & loving home.
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