Who are you? Are you part of County Animal Control?

The Humane Society of Johnson County is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization that strives to benefit our community by enhancing the companion animal-human bond through education and adoption programs. We are not a government entity. Therefore, we are not a part of Johnson County Animal Control. However, we do work with their shelter on occasion to place the picked-up animals back with their original families or with new homes through our foster program, “Shelter Without Walls.” Please remember, HSJC does not operate a shelter at this time.

When does HSJC meet?

The Board of Directors of the Humane Society of Johnson County meets the 2nd Monday and 4th Wednesday of each month. HSJC Member meetings are held 4 times a year in January, May, September, and December. A variety of presentations are offered at the meetings. We are always open to suggestions of topics our membership would be interested in hearing.

How does HSJC obtain its operating funds?

Funds are obtained through memberships, contributions, bequests and special fund raising activities. The Society does not receive any funds from the federal, state, county or city government.

What services does the Society provide?

Aside from the assistance to animal control, we provide limited funds for low-cost spay/neuter and emergency pet medical assistance in the county; provide education programs for the county schools and adult groups; sponsors dog obedience training, and other related classes.

Why should the community support HSJC?

Plans are underway to establish a Humane Society of Johnson County Animal Adoption and Education Center. The goal of the center would be to enhance the companion animal-human bond by placing the largest number of pets possible in suitable, lifetime homes and reducing overpopulation through spay/neuter and education. Animal Control is not required to promote the adoption of animals (although they do this as much as possible) and under very constrained finances cannot adequately provide all the extra services that a private center could. A center of this type that does not receive government funds requires the support of the entire community. While it directly benefits the animals being homed it also benefits the community in general by helping to create a community that is concerned for all it’s citizens, both human and animal.

What can you do to help?

• Become an active member of HSJC
• Ask others to join
• Make an extra contribution to help us reach our goal of building a pet adoption/education center.
• Report any cases of mistreatment of animals to Animal Control.
• Publicize the work of HSJC and encourage adoption of pets through animal shelters and rescues.
• Volunteer to help – many jobs are available (see our volunteer list)