Fort Defiance Humane Society

This website will act as a platform for us to share all our details regarding our animals and also help you quickly get in touch with us for all your needs including adoption policies, upcoming events, and how you can help! You can also find additional information, including contact details, educational information, helpful links, and our success stories.  We will continuously keep updating this website with the latest information so that you are always up to date with all our activities, new initiatives and offerings.

The start of the new year always brings happiness, and promises to people across the world. This year bring some happiness and a promise to all the animals at the shelter.There is always animals here waiting to fulfill their hopes and dreams for 2013. Many have made resolutions to be part of a gentle and loving family, while others just want to become more active, but need the help of some extra volunteers to do so. Some are wanting to love a little more, but need someone to be able to do so. Please come out, volunteer---and help an animals dream come true.

Adopting a pet can be one of life’s purest joys.  Their needs are simple.  They’re perfectly content with basics; such as, food, shelter and, of course, our companionship.  What they give us in return is far greater—unconditional love and endless joy.  Many animal lovers have found that going from one pet to two is easier because they already know what to expect when they bring the newcomer home. 

Volunteering at the shelter can be very rewarding.  Walking the dogs and playing with the cats is very important.  It helps to socialize them and gives them the exercise they need.  The dogs are walked at least twice a day.  Of course, they enjoy the great outdoors.  Also, it keeps those who are housebroken on their regular schedule and it helps those who are not to become housebroken. 

Donations are always welcome.  In addition to financial support, we can always use blankets and towels, Clorox bleach, laundry and dish detergent, canned dog and cat food, meat baby food in jars (chicken/turkey/beef) for the tiny kittens, dog and cat treats, pet toys, scoopable kitty litter, paper towels, toilet tissue, pet carriers, postage stamps, Windex glass cleaner, anti-bacterial soap, hand sanitizer, Q-tips, cotton balls, alcohol, and gift certificates to Office Max, Meijer, WalMart and TSC.  You can also spread the word by telling your friends about our shelter’s services.

It is never to late to get active and help an Animal in need. Whether it is simply donating a small bag/box of treats, coming in and playing with the animals, or making a donation, every bit counts. Thank you to all that are helping out with the animals, and all that will be giving up there time and money in the future. We appreciate all who support us big or small.

Thanks again for all the items and donations to keep the animals happy and healthy!

WE ARE OPEN  7 DAYS A WEEK!  Stop by and visit all the animals any day from Noon until 5:00 pm!

They are always happy to see you!

 Our Mission is to continually demonstrate our commitment to the highest principles of humane care and professional treatment for all injured, ill, stray or unwanted animals.

 
Our commitment to offer nothing but the very best is reflected in our vision & mission statements. We exist because of our volunteers and we are very grateful to those who have made us what we are today. We now strive to take our organization to the next level so that we can serve the animals even better and continue to keep them fully satisfied.  

Now your chance to give back to the animals. Click on the link to print off and fill out a membership application to become a member of the Fort Defiance Humane Society. Completed applications and fees will not be accepted at the Shelter but must be mailed in. 

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Pledging $20 a month earns a Bronze Paw, $50 a Silver Paw, and $100 a month pledge earns a Gold Paw.  The plaque will be placed on a kennel with your name and/or business as that kennel sponsor, or in honor or memory of a loved one or pet.  Please help the special lives who occupy these kennels. Call the shelter at 419.658.2298 for more information. 

Want to get involved and help our animals? Then join us for our Board of Trustees meeting. The FDHS meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Humane Society. Meetings begin at 7:00 pm. Below is a list of meeting dates. Hope to see you there!

April 17, 2013

May 15, 2013.

To view our auditor' report from 2010 click here

To view our 990 tax return from 2010 click here