Please click here to download the
registration form and brochure.
The B.B.’s Buddies program
helps provide food, shelter and veterinary
care prior to an animal being placed in a
home.
Many of the animals who arrive at the
shelter are in need of immediate medical
attention as well as general care. It can
take several weeks, sometimes months, to
find a permanent home for a shelter dog or
cat. Your donations will help us cover the
cost of care so we can continue to be a
shelter that doesn’t impose time limits on
an animal’s length of stay.
You see, we keep them as long as they are
thriving in this environment. We give them
their best possible chance to find the right
home, and that takes time. Your sponsorship
of a shelter animal’s daily care will make
all the difference in our ability to keep up
with the ever-growing number of animals who
are depending on us.
Why
sponsor an animal?
If you are unable to give your home to an
animal, give your heart. The Humane Society
for Hamilton County (HSHC) provides the
necessary support to shelter, feed, and
provide medical care to a rescued animal.
Your sponsorship will directly save animals
and give them a life they once only dreamed
of. The costs incurred to take care of one
animal by the HSHC for one week is
significant. Business costs run $58 per
animal per week and include hazardous waste
pick-up, litter pans, litter, food, office
equipment, postage, paperwork, animal
transport, cleaning supplies and much more.
The average cost of vaccines is $21 per
animal. Special medications for one week for
a sick animal can cost on average $10 per
week. These numbers do not include labor
costs to care for the animals such as
walking, feeding and cleaning cages. Your
sponsorship will help to offset these costs
giving the animals the time needed to find a
home.
How does the program work?
It’s easy. Just complete the registration
form. You can choose the type of animal you
want to sponsor on the form.
What do you get?
You will receive a sponsor package with your
pet’s profile and photo.
Is
my sponsorship tax deductible?
Yes. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) animal
welfare organization, and your contribution
is fully deductible for federal income tax
purposes allowed by law.
What if my animal gets adopted?
If your animal is adopted and placed into a
loving home, your sponsorship will be
automatically transferred to another needy
animal.
Can
I buy a sponsorship for a friend or family
member?
Yes. Just indicate on the registration form
that your sponsorship is a gift to someone
else.
How
many animals come through the Humane Society
each year?
Hamilton County is growing at a record pace
of 32%. It is the 18th fastest growing
county in the nation. With such exponential
growth comes the increased expense of
general care, medical care, staffing and
daily operations. HSHC took in over 3,100
homeless animals in 2006 and will see well
over 3,700 in 2007.
Please click here to download the
registration form and brochure.
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