About Us

Our Mission
 To support and promote animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.

The Humane Society of Tuscola County is a private, non-profit organization founded in April 1996.  We promote the well being, humane treatment, and prevention of cruelty to animals. We recognize the value of the human/animal bond. Assistance to control pet over-population is provided through public education and the spay/neuter certificate program.  We educate pet owners and others concerning the proper care, handling and training of pets.

This Humane Society is a conservative organization, which does not take militant activists stands on animal welfare issues.

The Humane Society of Tuscola County does not have the volunteers, authority or vehicles to pick up animals or the authority to investigate cruelty complaints.  

Income is generated through memberships, donations, memorials, bequests, grants, and regular fund raising events.  All funds received are used to support the local programs.  No tax funds from the County or State government are received.  The HSTC has no affiliation with the Humane Society of the United States or the Michigan Humane Society, thus no funds are received from any larger Humane Societies, unless it is through specific grants.

Our Goals
Promote humane and respectful care and treatment of companion animals.
Increase awareness and prevention of animal overpopulation by way of education and spay/neuter assistance.
Facilitate the care of homeless pets with the intent of placing them in responsible homes through Foster Care.
Provide education and community information services, including:

  • programs to reach youth and teach responsible pet ownership

  • proper care, handling and training of pets for the community 

  • information related to animal welfare legislation for the public
To encourage, foster and promote humane treatment of lost, stray or stolen animals on the part of public authorities, agencies and individuals; to find good homes wherever possible for lost, unwanted and neglected animals
To promote and encourage legislation for the good and welfare of animals and to discourage and oppose unwise legislation and regulations having to do with animal life.

Last Revised: September 24, 2005 11:05 AM