The Macon County Humane Society, established in 1968, has been and is a valuable service to the people of Macon County. The Humane Society’s purpose and mission is: To provide an effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals. To establish and maintain a shelter for the humane care of animals. To distribute literature and information relevant to the protection of animals. To feed, clean, and provide medical care for stray, lost, or injured animals. To find forever loving homes for all our shelter animals.