Venango County Humane Society Fan Club

Venango County Humane Society Fan Club Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/4dnXHEX The Venango County Humane Society was incorporated as a private, non-profit organization in 1956. Main St. C. J. Samuel G. D. F.

The mission of the Venango County Humane Society is to prevent cruelty to animals and to promote public animal care education and awareness. Venango County Humane Society
286 S. Seneca, PA 16346

President, Board of Directors : Mark Goodman
Shelter Manager: Dan Prichard


History
The earliest record of a humane society organization in Venango County dates to 1901. What were termed "

concerned matrons" led by Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Allen complained of the cruelty they witnessed to draft and carriage horses. In March 1901 the Venango Humane Society was formed. The society apparently existed for several years and then faded away. The precise reasons are lost to history. The Modern Venango County Humane Society traces its beginnings to 1954 when 18 animal lovers gathered to discuss the problem of strays, unwanted animals and animal cruelty. In June of 1956 the Venango County Humane Society was incorporated with the stated purpose of the corporation to:

"Provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals; to provide proper care for stray and injured animals; to enforce all laws designed for the protection of animals; to secure in lawful manner the arrest, conviction and punishment of persons violating such laws; and through the dissemination of literature and other educational means, to instruct and induce people to be kind, considerate and merciful in their treatment of animals." The original incorporators were H. Brown, Jr., Ruth M oliver, Mary M Bouquin, Helen James and Adelaide e. Fike, all of Oil City. The first board of directors following incorporation was composed of Helen C. James, John E. Cunningham, Elvira M. Falco, Mary M Bouquin, Donald L. Marsh, W. Sharpnack, Lorraine Hoover, Mrs. A. H. Hoover, H. Brown, Jr., John R. Rynd, Jr., D. Schultz, Betty Rennacker, Adelaide E. Fike, Helen Gahr, William Stahlman and Mrs. William Stahlman. The first shelter was established on property owned by board members Mr. and Mrs. William Stahlman along Horsecreek Road, Cranberry Township, which was also listed as the initial registered office in the papers of incorporation. Animals were housed in makeshift crates, which have been described as ramshackle, but the animals were safe and well fed. The dream, though, was to have a proper shelter. Under the leadership of then president Gerald Swartzfager the dream moved toward reality in 1970. With the proceeds from countless bake and rummage sales, raffles and the initiation of a capital fund drive, the Venango County Humane Society in 1970 purchased two acres of land along Deep Hollow Road. The property was purchased from Quaker State Corporation at a cost of $4,000. In September of that year, the society with money coming in from the capital fund drive took out a $45,000 loan and began construction of a modern shelter. Construction of the new, then state-of-the-art shelter was completed in late 1971. Throughout the 1970's and 1980's, the number of animals that would find their way to the shelter steadily increased. It was not too many years before the new shelter was often full, and the facilities were becoming outdated. A generous bequest by Adelaide Fike, and original incorporator allowed the society to begin planning in 1992 for a major expansion and renovation, which was undertaken in 1993. The shelter office was enlarged, and a new cat room, tech room and enclosed areas where potential adopters could become acquainted with the animals were added. The shelter now has 28 dog pens and four puppy pens - the nurseries - all with outside runs, and 20 condo-style cat cages and a cat nursery area. Throughout its history, the Venango County Humane Society has done much more than just operate an animal shelter. We have developed several programs of which we are very proud. First and most important is the Spay/Neuter program. Knowing that pet population control is the key to controlling the problem of unwanted and stray animals, the Humane Society created a spay and neuter program in 1984. The program provided financial assistance for the spay or neutering of any dog or cat adopted from the shelter. The Venango County Humane Society was a national leader in this movement. In the early 1990's, the spay and neuter fund began to cover the entire cost of spaying or neutering adopted animals. The total cost of this program is funded by a bi-weekly Bingo. Every person who adopts an un-altered animal from our shelter receives a free spay/neuter certificate.

12/20/2024
*FOUND STRAY* Shreffler Rd Emlenton**Proof of ownership required to claim**If you are the owner or know the owner please...
12/20/2024

*FOUND STRAY* Shreffler Rd Emlenton

**Proof of ownership required to claim**

If you are the owner or know the owner please contact us during normal business hours (12-5, Mon-Sat) @ 814-677-4040

*FOUND STRAY* Georgetown Road**Proof of ownership required to claim**If you are the owner or know the owner please conta...
12/18/2024

*FOUND STRAY* Georgetown Road

**Proof of ownership required to claim**

If you are the owner or know the owner please contact us during normal business hours (12-5, Mon-Sat) @ 814-677-4040

12/18/2024

Saturday December 21st, we will be hosting our Christmas Holiday Bingo at Lee Bessler Hall. This bingo will feature 2-$1000 coverall jackpots and a $4000 payout. All games will pay at least $100. In Addition, We will be giving away over $1000 in Christmas prizes/presents in our complimentary basket raffle which is included with admission. Admission is $40 which includes upto 36 cards and the opening quick coverall. Additional cards can be purchased for a rate of $5 for 12 cards. Doors open at 5 PM and Bingo starts at 7 PM. As always, All proceeds benefit the Venango County Humane Society.

Shadow and Trixie (our oldest cat!) would like to steal your heart and your bed this holiday season 😻
12/17/2024

Shadow and Trixie (our oldest cat!) would like to steal your heart and your bed this holiday season 😻

Found in Forest County.If this is your dog, please contact us and we will put you in touch with the finder.814-677-4040
12/17/2024

Found in Forest County.

If this is your dog, please contact us and we will put you in touch with the finder.

814-677-4040

Some dogs and humans got their Christmas wish! Thank you for adopting! 🥰🐾
12/16/2024

Some dogs and humans got their Christmas wish! Thank you for adopting! 🥰🐾

12/16/2024

$20 Tuesday Night December 17 Bingo at Lee Bessler Hall will feature a $500 mystery number and a $1000 - 4 number progressive game. Doors open at 5:00 PM and Bingo begins at 7 PM. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE VENANGO COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY!!!

12/13/2024
Want to donate but aren’t sure what we need? Stop in and check out our Shelter Giving Tree and our wishlist! Grab a tag,...
12/13/2024

Want to donate but aren’t sure what we need? Stop in and check out our Shelter Giving Tree and our wishlist! Grab a tag, purchase the wishlist item written on it, and return the tag with the item to be donated to the shelter. Anything on our wishlist is always appreciated to help us take care of the animals! 🐾🐶🐱

*Returned to owner* FOUND STRAY* Seneca Ford**Proof of ownership required to claim**If you are the owner or know the own...
12/07/2024

*Returned to owner*

FOUND STRAY* Seneca Ford

**Proof of ownership required to claim**

If you are the owner or know the owner please contact us during normal business hours (12-5, Mon-Sat) @ 814-677-4040

12/07/2024

BINGO! Saturday December 7 at Lee Bessler Hall! We have over $1500 in mystery numbers up for grabs. B-$300, I-$200, N-$75, G-$800, O-$125! New quarter cash items have been added!!! Doors open at 5 PM -Bingo begins at 7 PM. As always, ALL proceeds benefit the Venango County Humane Society!!!

12/05/2024

The shelter will only be open from 12-1 today Thursday 12/5 due to the weather. We apologize for any inconvenience. As of right now, we plan to have normal business hours for Friday 12/6.

Returned to owner *FOUND STRAY* Seventh St Elementary**Proof of ownership required to claim**If you are the owner or kno...
12/03/2024

Returned to owner
*FOUND STRAY* Seventh St Elementary

**Proof of ownership required to claim**

If you are the owner or know the owner please contact us during normal business hours (12-5, Mon-Sat) @ 814-677-4040

Happily ever afters….why we do what we do! 🐾🥰
12/03/2024

Happily ever afters….why we do what we do! 🐾🥰

12/03/2024

$20 Tuesday Night December 3 -Bingo at Lee Bessler Hall will feature a $300 mystery number and a $900 - 4 number progressive game. Doors open at 5:00 PM and Bingo begins at 7 PM. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE VENANGO COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY!!!

Address

286 S Main Street
Seneca, PA
16346

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+18146774040

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Thank you to Rural King in Franklin for inviting us to visit the store during your event today! Hansel and Gretel had a great field trip and met a lot of nice people 🐾 💜

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