WEST SUBURBAN HUMANE SOCIETY
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Mission Statement
At West Suburban Humane Society, our mission is to work towards the day when all dogs and cats are loved and cared for and pet owners have access to essential resources so they may enjoy a fulfilling relationship with their pets. In doing so, we strive to: Provide compassionate care for cats and dogs on their journey to compatible and loving homes. Engage our community and serve as a resource for a variety of pet-related topics and challenges. Team with volunteers of all abilities and strengths to build a robust network of support in our community. Strengthen the human-animal bond through advocacy, humane education and promotion of animal welfare initiatives. By working together, we can change the lives of the dogs and cats that have forever changed us.
About This Cause
WSHS is a no-kill dog and cat rescue in the western suburbs, committed to helping homeless animals in their search to find loving forever homes. WSHS provides homeless animals with training, care and, at times, fairly extensive medical intervention. We care for animals through what is likely the most challenging period in their lives – their time between. “We do everything needed to prepare our rescue animals for forever homes where they’ll thrive. This includes carefully screening adopters so our animals can trust they are being matched with healthy, happy, stable environments where they can love and be loved for the rest of their lives,” says Executive Director Carolyn Mossberger. “We are extremely proud of our track record in achieving this goal.” There are many ways you can help “We’re always looking for people who love animals and want to make a difference in their lives,” Mossberger continues. “We have lots of ways for folks in the community to get involved.” These include: • Adoption –WSHS is always searching for caring, stable forever homes. If you love animals and have room to share your life with one that needs your love, consider adopting one of the many deserving animals in WSHS’ care. Whether you’re looking for a high-energy companion to join your morning run or a warm ball of fur to curl up with on a cold winter’s night, there’s an animal waiting to join a family just like yours. • Fostering – Cant make a long-term commitment just yet, but have love and space to help an animal in need? Many rescue animals are not well suited for a shelter environment and would do better in a foster home until they find their forever family. So consider signing up to provide one of these animals with a place to stay through their “meantime”. • Volunteering – WSHS has a very small staff. Much of the animal care is done by West Suburban’s incredible team of volunteers. Feeding, walking, grooming, playing, socializing, training -- everything that goes into keeping an animal healthy and happy while waiting for a forever home is done by volunteers. Love animals? Have mad people skills? Think volunteering might be right for you? Perhaps you’d like to volunteer at an upcoming fundraiser, spreading the word about the shelter. Whatever your strengths, WSHS can use your skills to help find animals their forever homes. • Attending an Event – WSHS hosts regular social events throughout the year. Events are a great way to get out and meet like-minded people in the community, share a few laughs, and engage in great conversations, and raise a few bucks, all in support of a great cause. • Making a Donation – WSHS could not perform its services without the generous support of its donors. Donations pay for food, medicine, shelter, utilities, supplies, and medical treatment. Everything that goes into caring for an animal is made possible through the good graces of the donor community.