For several years I have volunteered with the Humane Society of Lincoln County (HSLC) that operates the only certified Animal Shelter in Lincoln County, TN. I have watched the HSLC transition from an animal pound to a true shelter, a haven for stray and unwanted cats and dogs. Our live release rate in 2015 was 84% for dogs and a whopping 95% for cats. HSLC occasionally receives grant funding that enable them to offer discounted spay/neuter surgery at a local spay/neuter clinic. Funds are used for feral & stray cats and for pets belonging to low income Lincoln County residents. The HSLC is truly a model shelter.