RedRover and Belleville Humane Society have collaborated on a program that seeks to aid domestic abuse survivors who wish to keep their pets. According to research done by RedRover and Belleville Humane Society, 48 percent of domestic abuse survivors delay leaving an abusive relationship because they do not want to leave their pets behind.
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BAHS is seeking foster homes to care for these animals while their original survivors can return. BAHS will provide vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries and heartworm treatments while in foster care.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Belleville Humane Society Program, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to enriching the lives of homeless and abandoned pets in Belleville and surrounding areas. Anyone can get involved in a variety of ways, such as volunteering, donating or attending events. Volunteering here is rewarding because you can do good and meet like-minded people. The staff are also engaging, making volunteering more than just an obligation. Looking for the ideal animal shelter in Belleville? Belleville Humane Society is the best place to start. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you step by step through the volunteer experience so that there will never be any doubt in your mind if what you are doing is correct. Additionally, our website contains all the information needed for getting started; soon you`ll become an enthusiastic volunteer!
Fostering
Foster carers provide temporary homes for animals in need. This allows them to live their lives without fear of being put down. They also teach valuable socialization techniques that will make the animal they care for a more adoptable pet.
Belleville Humane Society Program relies upon foster families to care for Betty White, as well as many other abused or abandoned animals. Foster families also help shelter animals who no longer have owners. Anyone interested can complete an application or visit Gateway Pet Guardians from 9 am-5 pm Thursday for pick-up of foster dog! Join BAHS` dedicated team!
Fostering may take commitment, but it is a rewarding way to help a rescue animal find a permanent home. Foster animals have different needs and preferences. Some require intensive care, such as spaying prior to adoption. Others can stay for longer as you work on behavior modification or training while waiting for an adopted.
Adoptions
The Belleville Humane Society Program strives to enhance animal lives in our community through adoption, humane education and outreach activities such as emergency sheltering; spay/neuter programs; trap/neuter/return; compassionate care funds; pet food and supply pantries; volunteer opportunities and animal advocacy.
Your pet will receive the best medical care possible before it finds its forever home. Before placing our adoptable cats and dogs in their forever homes, we carefully screen them according to temperaments, age, breeds, health concerns and socialization abilities.
Are you interested in adopting a cat or dog through our program. Contact an adoption counselor. They`ll set up a meeting between you and the pet, which should be smooth if things go according to plan. If everything goes well, they will finalize your adoption. This process may take up to several days – we hope that soon you may consider welcoming one of these wonderful creatures into your home!
Donations
The Belleville Humane Society has an expansive list of needs, from food and supplies to veterinary care and training services. Utilizing their Grey Muzzle grant money, they`ve taken on an exciting new challenge by starting an outreach program specifically targeting senior dogs.
The community-based pet pantry has even been awarded a Best in Show Award. Only four shelters in the country were given this honor.
Donate money or volunteer your time to help the Belleville Humane Society. Visit their volunteer opportunities page for more details, it`s never too late to become a champion for animals – join the animal welfare community made up of people like you who want to make an impactful change! Have fun volunteering and tell us how it went so we can see the impact of your efforts!