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.
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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.

The Venango County Humane Society is raffling off this Signed Caitlin Clark Iowa Jersey. Tickets are $25 each and we are...
11/24/2024

The Venango County Humane Society is raffling off this Signed Caitlin Clark Iowa Jersey. Tickets are $25 each and we are only selling 100 tickets. Winner is determined by the PA Lottery pick 2 evening drawing on December 2. Please message me if you would like a ticket. All proceeds benefit the Venango County Humane Society!!! Tickets are available at the Venango County Humane Society or by calling or texting Mark at 814-657-5011!!!

11/24/2024
After 426 days, sweet Cilia is happy to be joining a family!!! Thank you for adopting! 💕
11/23/2024

After 426 days, sweet Cilia is happy to be joining a family!!! Thank you for adopting! 💕

11/22/2024

BINGO! Saturday November 23 at Lee Bessler Hall! We have over $2600 in mystery numbers up for grabs. B-$175, I-$75, N-$825, G-$650, O-$925!!! 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!!!

11/21/2024

The shelter will be opening at 1:00 PM today, 11/21 to allow time for a staff luncheon. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will be open as usual from 1-5.

*FOUND STRAY* Dog Hallow Road**Proof of ownership required to claim**If you are the owner or know the owner please conta...
11/19/2024

*FOUND STRAY* Dog Hallow 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

11/19/2024

$20 Tuesday Night November 19 Bingo at Lee Bessler Hall will feature a $1000 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!!!

Returned to owner*FOUND STRAY* GetGo in Titusville**Proof of ownership required to claim**If you are the owner or know t...
11/18/2024

Returned to owner
*FOUND STRAY* GetGo in Titusville

**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* West First Street OC**FINDER HAS CAT, not at shelter. If you are the owner or know the owner we will put y...
11/18/2024

*FOUND STRAY* West First Street OC
**FINDER HAS CAT, not at shelter. If you are the owner or know the owner we will put you in contact with the finder**

**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

Returned to owner*FOUND STRAY* Grant Street, Franklin**Proof of ownership required to claim**If you are the owner or kno...
11/18/2024

Returned to owner
*FOUND STRAY* Grant Street, Franklin

**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

Returned to owner*FOUND STRAY* Cooperstown **Proof of ownership required to claim**If you are the owner or know the owne...
11/18/2024

Returned to owner
*FOUND STRAY* Cooperstown

**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* Pearl Avenue**Proof of ownership required to claim**If you are the owner or know the owner please contact ...
11/16/2024

*FOUND STRAY* Pearl Avenue

**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

11/16/2024

BINGO! Saturday November 16 at Lee Bessler Hall! We have over $2500 in mystery numbers up for grabs. B-$75, I-$400, N-$700, G-$550, O-$800!!! 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!!!

Cornelius found a comfy spot while his house was being cleaned 💙
11/15/2024

Cornelius found a comfy spot while his house was being cleaned 💙

Rune looks pretty proud of how much hair he shed today! 🤣
11/15/2024

Rune looks pretty proud of how much hair he shed today! 🤣

Thank you for the donations! 🐾❤️
11/15/2024

Thank you for the donations! 🐾❤️

11/12/2024

Belated thank you to the young man who brought us donations for his birthday! It will all be put to good use! 🐾

Thanks to a Good Samaritan, these kittens with eye issues are safe. They probably wouldn’t have made it long out on thei...
11/12/2024

Thanks to a Good Samaritan, these kittens with eye issues are safe. They probably wouldn’t have made it long out on their own. Void and Stripy will be available in about another month once they are old enough to be fixed ❤️‍🩹🐾💚

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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