Kalamazoo County Humane Society

Outreach services:the khs sponsored three out reach events at four senior living facilities in the kalamazoo area. These included preventative vaccines, microchipping, wellness exams/counseling and emergency pet food distribution. Ongoing contact with members of the news media throughout the year was achieved with broadcast interviews conducted with wkzo radio, channel 3, channel 8 and channel 22 on topics included winter health hazards, the animal care & resource center, special grant funding initiatives and the summer concert series. Educational resources:humane society staff members responded to approximately 25,200 calls (90/day) and an additional (40/week) in office visits from people asking pet-related questions or requesting emergency food assistance. The khs maintained a food bank drive up service on tuesdays and thursdays from 10 am to 3 pm. Animal welfare/cruelty complaints:khs staff members received an average of three calls per week pertaining to alleged animal abuse or neglect. Referrals, counseling and educational information were given based on an evaluation of the caller's complaint/concern. The khs board and staff works closely with the director of the kalamazoo animal services and enforcement shelter to help make improvements aimed to improve animal health and help increase pet adoptions.