• The Humane Society Of Independence County is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping animals in our county. We rescue stray and injured animals, provide temporary care for homeless animals through foster homes and our shelter facility, and adopt homeless animals to permanent homes.

• A community goal is to reduce the unwanted pet population by encouraging the spaying/neutering of all dogs and cats through education and awareness

• Not affiliated with any other organization or governmental agency

• Dependent on donations, membership dues, fundraising activities, grants, and income from the Fleaman Barkus Thrift Store

• Funds received are used locally

• Receives no government funding

• Not political in nature

• Not activist in nature

• We only house dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens on site. We work with individuals to foster other animals as the need arises.

Meet the Staff

Megan, Executive Director

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Shelter Staff:

Sam, Office Manager

Andrea

Ben

Fay

Hope

Kaytlin

Syndi

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Fleaman Barkus Staff:

Haley

Siera

Meet the Board

Alisa R. Lancaster, Chair

Barry Hammers, Immediate Past Chair

Gary Richardson, Treasurer

Donald Taylor, Secretary

Dr. Marla Bennett

Tim Bennett

Ellie R. Bullington

Trish Fuller

Maggie Gayle

Arthur Gilbert

Anna Hogan

Scott J. Lancaster, Attorney

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