I have to say I was very disappointed with the Hopkins County Humane Society. I recently adopted a mixed dog who had been shot in the leg when she was picked up. The leg was healed up just fine, but when I picked her up I was shocked to find out that the only other care she had gotten was a rabies vaccine, despite being there over 3 months (according to the petfinder ad). They also told me she was 7 months old, when both the vet records I got from them AND a personal vet at my home told me she was a year and a half and therefore should have been spayed when she got in. They only gave me 50 dollars toward a spay that was obviously much more expensive, and if she received any medical care it was horribly done--she had no vaccines, no heartworm prevention, and she was laced with hookworm. If I hadn't adopted her, she probably would have starved to death due to the worms since she wasn't eating. She is a FANTASTIC dog and I feel extremely blessed that I was able to save her from such a place. I wouldn't recommend donating to this organization since they aren't willing to spring for the necessary care neededfor their dogs, but I'd encourage those who are willing to put in a bit of money to help an injured, starving animal to adopt from there and get them out!!
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- EIN 61-6038980
- (270) 821-8965
- Po Box 1345 Madisonville KY 42431-0028 USA
- www.hopkinscountyhumanesociety.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals
Mission: The mission of the hopkins county humane society is to ensure the humane and compassionate treatment of all animals.
Programs: Providing humane care & treatment for animals needing protection while maintaining the highest possible standards as prescribed by the humane society of the united states.
reuniting lost animals with their human companions & seeking safe & suitable homes for homeless animals through adoption.
working toward reducing the rate of overpopulation of animals within the community by developing & delivering a program of humane education & employing euthanasia only when animals are deemed unadoptable due to illness, injury, temperament or other special considerations.