Humane Society of Stanislaus County

Mission Statement

• To educate the public about humane practices
• To encourage the spay and neuter of pets to eliminate the over population problem facing our community
• To provide a safe and healthy environment to pets in need

• We believe that every life has merit and euthanasia is not the answer to over population
• We believe that to reach our goals of a low-kill shelter community, we must educate the community about spay and neuter benefits
• We oppose Breed Specific (BSL)
• We oppose all forms of animal cruelty
• We oppose the sale of puppies and kittens by pet shops
• We understand that agriculture is an intricate part of the fabric of Stanislaus County, and we respect the rights of those who make their living in that manner
• We believe that educating our community is the only way to elicit change
• We believe that as a community of concerned citizens we can make change that benefits all our community