The Humane Society of McDonough County (HSMC), incorporated in 1984, is a State of Illinois Not-for-Profit organization and a qualified 501(c)3 charitable organization that supports, but is completely separate from, the McDonough County Animal Shelter.
The HSMC is a licensed rescue with the State of Illinois with foster homes established to provide care for the rescued animals. During the 2013-2014 licensing year, the HSMC adopted out 65 cats and 13 dogs through this program! Cats and dogs are allowed to remain at the shelter for 8 weeks to be reclaimed or adopted. Then the HSMC has two weeks in which to rescue the animals before they are euthanized. Adopters of HSMC rescues that have been living in foster homes find the animals make a smooth transition since they have been socialized. They have the opportunity to learn more about the animal from the foster parents, facilitating a good choice for a new pet. Foster parents also have the option of becoming the adopter of the animal for which they have provided care.
Macomb IL | 0 mile away
We are a small rescue that works exclusively with bull breeds. We are incorporated as a non-profit and we have our 501(c)3 Federal tax exemption! This means your donations are tax exempt. We are a foster home-based rescue, so the dogs live in a temporary home while awaiting their forever home. The dogs are socialized with a variety of people and other animals while in our care. We work to educate