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.

01/28/2025

$20 Tuesday Night January 28 Bingo at Lee Bessler Hall will feature a $750 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!!!

These very good boys are still looking for their special person!
01/28/2025

These very good boys are still looking for their special person!

Returned to owner*FOUND STRAY* 10th and Chestnut Franklin**Proof of ownership required to claim**If you are the owner or...
01/27/2025

Returned to owner

*FOUND STRAY* 10th and Chestnut 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 dog: Old Route 8 PolkDog is with finder, please call if you are the owner or know who the owner...
01/25/2025

*Returned to owner*

Found dog: Old Route 8 Polk

Dog is with finder, please call if you are the owner or know who the owner is!

814-677-4040

01/25/2025

BINGO!!! Saturday January 25 at Lee Bessler Hall! We have over $1350 in mystery numbers up for grabs. B-$300, I-$400, N-$450, G-$150, O-$75!!!Doors open at 5 PM -Bingo begins at 7 PM. As always, ALL proceeds benefit the Venango County Humane Society!!!

01/25/2025

We were out shopping today for more handbags!!! You won’t want to miss this event. Designer Handbag Bingo - Saturday February 1st- Doors open at 10:30 - Bingo starts at 1 PM!!! Admission is $25!! All proceeds benefit the Venango County Humane Society!!!

Consider adopting Storm, a 6 year old gentle giant (Great Dane and Great Pyrenees mix). 💜
01/24/2025

Consider adopting Storm, a 6 year old gentle giant (Great Dane and Great Pyrenees mix). 💜

*FOUND STRAY* Venus/Fryburg area**Proof of ownership required to claim**If you are the owner or know the owner please co...
01/23/2025

*FOUND STRAY* Venus/Fryburg area

**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

01/21/2025
Consider adopting one of these kitties! Theo has FeLV and Uno and Peanut both have FIV. Please call or stop in and we ca...
01/21/2025

Consider adopting one of these kitties! Theo has FeLV and Uno and Peanut both have FIV. Please call or stop in and we can discuss what this means and if your home would be a good fit. 🐾❤️

01/20/2025
After 400 long days, our girl Juliette got adopted and has a little girl to love her the rest of her life 🥰
01/18/2025

After 400 long days, our girl Juliette got adopted and has a little girl to love her the rest of her life 🥰

01/17/2025

BINGO!!! We are back in business!!! ! Saturday January 18 at Lee Bessler Hall! We have over $1400. in mystery numbers up for grabs. B-$225, I-$300, N-$350, G-$125, O-$400!!! Doors open at 5 PM -Bingo begins at 7 PM. As always, ALL proceeds benefit the Venango County Humane Society!!!

If these faces don’t say, ”adopt me”, we’re not sure what will! Nigel, Meadow, Remmi, and Dasher!
01/17/2025

If these faces don’t say, ”adopt me”, we’re not sure what will! Nigel, Meadow, Remmi, and Dasher!

One more puppy available soon! 🐾
01/16/2025

One more puppy available soon! 🐾

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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Althea will need to go home with one of these toys when she gets adopted! 😻

Thank you to our friends that helped us decorate for Christmas! Even if they are in the shelter, they will have Christmas music, decorations, and presents!

We are fortunate to have a talented new employee to make these videos! #fullhouse

Consider adopting Paige, a petite talkative kitty with a fun personality!

Falcon and Rudy were adopted today, after the video was put together! 💙

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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