Animal Welfare League

Animal Welfare League The Animal Welfare League is a nonprofit organization founded in 1944 to rescue abandoned, stray, lo In more recent years, extensive remodeling has been done.
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THE ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE: What We Stand For

The Animal Welfare League Inc. of Richmond was created in June of 1944 by a group of women who were concerned about animal welfare in the Wayne County area. In service for nearly 70 years, the Animal Welfare League has the longest running animal shelter in operation serving the Wayne County area. As of 2014 we are able to proudly announce that we are a

no kill shelter. The original shelter was on Cart Road just north of Richmond. Due to the small size of the building the shelter was relocated to its current site on Chester Boulevard which had served as a veterinarian clinic which meant little initial remodeling. Cement walls were put up between kennels to prevent the spread of disease which is important for housing strays for the City and County animal control officers. Additionally, other remodeling included tearing down a wall to make a large puppy room, new flooring throughout, new roof and other routine maintenance to preserve the appearance of the shelter. In 2002, a new addition was added containing 21 new kennels, a feed room for storage and new stainless steel cages for puppies and cats as well as a new furnace and air conditioners to accommodate the new section. The upgrades and maintenance allow the Animal Welfare League to better serve and house our county's stray and unwanted animals. At the Animal Welfare League we do our best to insure animals brought to us find good homes. Unfortunately, there are not enough good homes for all the unwanted animals in Wayne County. So we reach out to other shelters and rescue for help. Due to an explosion of unwanted animals, in 1997 our Board of Directors made a conscious decision to institute mandatory spay and neutering for all animals adopted from our facility. Although this decision has slowed the overpopulation it is nowhere near what it should be. The Animal Welfare League offers a spay/neuter program for all adoptions. As a nonprofit organization, donations are accepted and greatly appreciated. Items needed include: cat litter, towels, blankets, news papers, aluminum cans, old playpens, dog and cat toys, litter pans, and monetary donations of any size. Your contributions may be dropped off or mailed to The Animal Welfare League, 1825 Chester Blvd, Richmond, IN 47374.

Happy Friday! 🐾🐾We appreciate all the support from our followers and members of our community. Today is $5 Friday and ev...
10/04/2024

Happy Friday! 🐾🐾

We appreciate all the support from our followers and members of our community. Today is $5 Friday and every bit helps! If unable to donate, please like and share our post.

We have many expenses and no amount is too small! It all adds up!

Rummage Sale today inside building 9-4
10/04/2024

Rummage Sale today inside building 9-4

Happy Friday! Today is $5 Friday and we need help to keep the shelter operating. Every bit helps! If unable to donate, p...
09/20/2024

Happy Friday!

Today is $5 Friday and we need help to keep the shelter operating. Every bit helps! If unable to donate, please like and share to help us reach as many people as possible.

Appreciate everyone that helps support us! 🐾🐾💕🐾

Rummage sale today 11-3Saturday 10-2
09/20/2024

Rummage sale today 11-3
Saturday 10-2

Come by or call to buy tickets to this beautiful basket in honor of October's Breast Cancer month. Lots of nice stuff i...
09/20/2024

Come by or call to buy tickets to this beautiful basket in honor of October's Breast Cancer month. Lots of nice stuff in it.

Feeling Hungry? Forget the Snickers join us a
09/15/2024

Feeling Hungry? Forget the Snickers join us a

We will be at the Forsaken Forest again tonight starting at 7pm. And don't forget us tomorrow from 5-9 at where 10% of...
09/14/2024

We will be at the Forsaken Forest again tonight starting at 7pm. And don't forget us tomorrow from 5-9 at where 10% of your order goes to help us take care of the animals! See you there!

We are out at the Forsaken Forest tonight and tomorrow until 11pm. Stop buying for a scary good time!
09/14/2024

We are out at the Forsaken Forest tonight and tomorrow until 11pm. Stop buying for a scary good time!

Join us this Sunday! 10% of all orders go to AWL.
09/13/2024

Join us this Sunday! 10% of all orders go to AWL.

We have a rummage sale going on to raise $ for the shelter. Come see if there is anything you could use or want.
09/09/2024

We have a rummage sale going on to raise $ for the shelter. Come see if there is anything you could use or want.

Big thank you to the people of Hill’s Pet Nutrition for coming out and helping to shine up our little shelter.
09/06/2024

Big thank you to the people of Hill’s Pet Nutrition for coming out and helping to shine up our little shelter.

Happy $5 Friday!We have a lot of expenses and really need the public’s help. If everyone could donate at least $5, we wo...
09/06/2024

Happy $5 Friday!

We have a lot of expenses and really need the public’s help. If everyone could donate at least $5, we would be extremely grateful. Every bit helps.

If unable to donate, please like and share this post so we can reach as many people as possible.

Have a great weekend! 🐾🐾💕💕

09/06/2024

Rummage Sale Today
Inside Building
9-4

09/05/2024

Unfortunately due to lack of volunteer participation Jordan's Way that was scheduled for today has been cancelled.

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1825 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN
47374

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Monday 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm

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COUNTDOWN HAS STARTED!!! Only 8 more days until KRIS with Jordan's Way🐾 is here for our LIVE FUNDRAISER! Let’s help keep the donations coming in, please DONATE below & SHARE, SHARE, SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1237174580789014/

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Have a big need for canned food for a dog with teeth issues until her appointment on the 29th. Of course we always need it for giving medication.

We will be there waiting for you!

We will be doing a Donate to Dine with #wingsandrings August 18 5p-9p hope to see you there!

Once again we must turn to our Facebook community. We are in need of dog food wet and dry. Peanut Butter and spray cheese (for lick mats).

Creek is shy at first but when he warms up to you he’s totally chill #shelterdogsrock #capcut

Sasha is a sweet and happy girl. Let this pretty girl walk into your heart..and home!😘

“Look like a millionaire” with Tyson, Eli, Optimus, Holland and others at Animal Welfare League!

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THE ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE: What We Stand For The Animal Welfare League Inc. of Richmond was created in June of 1944 by a group of women who were concerned about animal welfare in the Wayne County area. In service for nearly 70 years, the Animal Welfare League has the longest running animal shelter in operation serving the Wayne County area. The original shelter was on Cart Road just north of Richmond. Due to the small size of the building the shelter was relocated to its current site on Chester Boulevard which had served as a veterinarian clinic which meant little initial remodeling. In more recent years, extensive remodeling has been done. Cement walls were put up between kennels to prevent the spread of disease which is important for housing strays for the City and County animal control officers. Additionally, other remodeling included tearing down a wall to make a large puppy room, new flooring throughout, new roof and other routine maintenance to preserve the appearance of the shelter. In 2002, a new addition was added containing 21 new kennels, a feed room for storage and new stainless steel cages for puppies and cats as well as a new furnace and air conditioners to accommodate the new section. The upgrades and maintenance allow the Animal Welfare League to better serve and house our county's stray and unwanted animals. At the Animal Welfare League we do our best to insure animals brought to us find good homes. Unfortunately, there are not enough good homes for all the unwanted animals in Wayne County. Due to an explosion of unwanted animals, in 1997 our Board of Directors made a conscious decision to institute mandatory spay and neutering for all animals adopted from our facility. Although this decision has slowed the overpopulation it is nowhere near what it should be. The Animal Welfare League offers a spay/neuter program for all adoptions. As a nonprofit organization, donations are accepted and greatly appreciated. Items needed include: cat litter, towels, blankets, news papers, aluminum cans, old playpens, dog and cat toys, litter pans, and monetary donations of any size. Your contributions may be dropped off or mailed to The Animal Welfare League, 1825 Chester Blvd, Richmond, IN 47374.

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