The staff at this shelter are here for all of the right reasons. The volunteers are remarkable. They all are willing to go the extra mile in order to find these pets good, loving homes!! Go out and see for yourselves, it is a tiny place filled with lots of love and care for many, many unwanted and abandoned animals.

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[updated on 2007-11-10 19:09:45]:
We just finished another great day at PetSmart...it was a great day! The volunteers at the shelter are awesome, clearly, everyone is there for the purpose of finding all of these deserving animals loving homes. I am glad to be a part of a wonderful group!

Pros: This staff is doing the absolute best with what they have.

Cons: The shelter is very limited on space, noise factor may deter people from coming out.

The staff at the Henderson Humane Society is concerned with the welfare of every animal that it shelters. Operating on donations alone, the shelter staff and its volunteers work hard to find homes for each animal as quickly as possible. Using Internet web sites, email, local media and word-of-mouth, the HHS staff and volunteers do everything possible to see that sheltered animals find good and loving homes.

Throughout the week, the HHS staff and volunteers provide love and attention to the animals that they shelter. All work to provide clean, dry bedding each day. A Vet is on staff to insure that all animals in the shelter remain healthy. Everyone pitches-in to insure the animals are fed and have good, clean water. While the animals see some exercise during the week, Tuesday evenings are special because many of the volunteers provide exercise and interaction for the dogs in the shelter from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. At the end of the evening, the dogs are provided treats and warm blankets to sleep on!

The Henderson Kentucky Humane Society has the best staff and volunteers! Every animal sheltered there knows they are loved!

The Henderson Humane Society operates on donations alone. Please help if you can. Help us save these wonderful animals!


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[updated on 2007-11-07 10:56:28]:
The Henderson Animal Shelter currently has no official director. A member of the staff is functioning as interim-director. That has been the case for much of the three months that I have been volunteering at the shelter.

I think it should be noted that the person who is the acting director (I won't use her name in an unsecured Internet forum) has been doing an excellent job. This position is demanding. The role she fills each day - and many nights and weekends - is no different of that filled by a corporate CEO or any other organizational leader. The overall management of the shelter - and its employees - falls on her shoulders. She has to work with a VERY limited budget while maintaining the integrity of the shelter, the care of the animals and the needs of the shelter employees. The acting director is fulfilling that mission well. There is nothing easy about this job and every new day presents many new challenges and difficult decisions. This is a tough job and I am impressed with the job the acting director is doing.

I encourage everyone to relay a message of thanks to her for her hard work and dedication to the welfare of the animals of Henderson County, KY

[updated on 2008-01-10 23:20:04]:
The HSHC will offer Valentine's photos for couple and/or pets on 02/02. Contact the Henderson Animal Shelter for more information. All proceeds will benefit the HSHC.

Pros: The best staff! They give each animal love and do everyhting possible to help each of them!

Cons: The have not formal funding.

The Henderson County Humane Society has taught me a lot since I started volunteering there. It makes me feel as if I am giving back in some way. The workers at HCHS are extremely friendly and offer there help in any way that they can. HCHS could definitely use a shelter makeover however. They treat the animals wonderfully, and deserve a bigger space to work in. The foster program at HCHS is wonderful. It allows you to take an animal home and make sure everything goes well. You can also keep the pet until you get more money. This is an excellent program that I haven't seen anywhere else.

Pros: Friendly service, foster program, volunteer incentives.

Cons: Small building, limited resources

the people that help are shelter are some really great people. I do not know what I would do without them they are the back bone to are shelter. I am so glad that we have all these wonderful people who are such great animal lovers. I just wanted to take the time to tell each and everyone of you THANK YOU SO MUCH. I know that I don't get to tell you enough. THANK ONCE AGAIN.

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[updated on 2007-11-03 17:01:13]:
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EACH AND EVERYONE WHO IS JOINING IN ON ZOOTOO WE HAVE A GREAT CHANCE OF WINNIG SOMETHING KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.
[updated on 2007-11-04 12:34:16]:
GREAT JOB. WE ARE NOW AT 36 AND MOVING ON UP. THAT TELLS ME THAT WE HAVE SOME GREAT VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF THAT WANT TO DO WHAT IS BEST FOR THE SHELTER AND THE ANIMALS. THANKS FOR ALL THE HARD WORK YOU ALL DO AT PET SMART AND AT THE SHELTER. THANKS KIM
[updated on 2007-11-11 12:08:40]:
i am so proud of all the people who are so willing to join in on the make over. so that we can have better treatment of the animals better housing and just maybe increase our staff to help take better care of more animals. we have alot to do but with your help i know we will just keep growing and getting bigger and better. thanks so much.

Pros: we have some great people

Cons: we need more

The Henderson County Humane Society is a facility too small for what it is expected to take on. They desperately need and deserve a makeover. There are so many issues with things like size and location that hinder them in getting ahead. The Henderson Humane Society staff and volunteers are caring and dedicated to these animals. Many go above and beyond what is expected of them. They do everything they can to find them homes or rescues to go to.

Pros: Caring dedicated people, great potential

Cons: Size, location