So far, in 2024, LCHS has accepted 492 dogs and 386 cats into our lifesaving program.
We hope this video helps you to remember a few of the sweet faces from the past year.
A letter from Lisa Glunt, our Executive Director:
Greetings from the Family that is the Leon County Humane Society! As we near the end of every year, I always encourage our staff to reflect upon all they’ve accomplished. It’s easy to leave our engines in overdrive, so it’s a reminder to pause and remember the faces and stories of those assisted and saved in 2024. To you, our donors, you’re very much a part of every one of those saves, and we hope this video helps you to reflect on each of those lives saved.
It’s easy for a year to sneak by. Through my reflection of 2024, I’m reminded of heartbreaking hoarding cases our team’s responded to, relief given to shelters in neighboring counties with LCHS being the sole lifeline for many animals making their way out, tireless weeks of individual care given to sick cats who arrived at LCHS seemingly with little to no hope, and an increase in pet owners seeking to surrender their pets for often absurd but sometimes heartbreaking reasons. It’s been a difficult year to say the least.
At the same time, every difficult memory is matched by a small but driven LCHS staff who continue to step up to every challenge, and an awesome allegiance of volunteers and foster families who walk through these challenges alongside us.
While LCHS makes a world of difference for individual animals every year, there’s an undeniable need to do MORE. We have high hopes for what LCHS can accomplish moving forward, but we need the continued generosity of our supporters to make it happen.
We aspire to rescue even more animals from underfunded shelters in neighboring counties. We envision creating a resource for local pet owners seeking emergency veterinary care for their personal pets when they want to do the right thing on their own but can’t. We desire to better equip volunteers with the training and tools to bolster our footprint in the community.
As you consider making a gift to help animals this year, I encourage you to give locally. At the Leon County Humane Society, every dollar is stretched and quickly put into action to help animals, and often, the people who love them. You’re probably accustomed to hearing “fostering saves lives”, and it does, but so does GIVING!
Without the generosity of those funding our mission to Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Educate; there’d be no need for fosters or volunteers, nor would there be a need to staff our office to provide assistance to community members seeking help.
Giving saves lives! We have high hopes for 2025, and we appreciate every one of you who trusts us with your financial support this Giving Tuesday.
Thank you for your support.
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