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I tried to volunteer at the Hendricks County Animal Control and was shocked to discover they do not allow volunteers. I am now a member of a group that is working to make changes at Animal Control. We would like to have the Humane Society help Animal Control with volunteers, adoptions, etc. Apparently this is a much more difficult task than I originally thought.

A member of the group I joined has created a Facebook page that outlines some of the problems.

We are just looking to increase adopti… Continue

I tried to volunteer at the Hendricks County Humane Society, a county run facility located in Danville, Indiana. I was told they do not allow volunteers. I cannot find them on petfinder. I have heard they have an incredibly high amount of animals they euthanize. Apparently there is a group that does volunteer work and fundraisers in Hendricks County but they are not affiliated with the shelter facility. This seems insane to me. Does anyone know if this is true? Is anything being done to help wit… Continue

Hello,

I am currently in the process of establishing an animal rescue group in Hendricks County. This is in the very early stages and I am looking to put together a board of directors. I currently have a business plan and a small group of people interested. There will be an informational meeting on September 2nd at the Wyndham Indianapolis West. If you would like more information or to attend the meeting details can be found at http://www.meetup.com/Cobys-Canine-Rescue/

Thank you,

Renee

Our Lil Bit Of Heaven Animal Rescue & Sanctuary is facing a cease and desist order unless they can raise between $10,000 and $15,000 and fast! This, over a septic tank that the State Board of Health is requiring the rescue to install. The rescue was looking into a less expensive holding tank but was told this morning that they are considered a commercial entity and must install an expensive septic system.



The rescue relocated to Poland , Indiana after the June 2008 floods destroyed the re… Continue