Finally visited the Humane Society

          I finally got to visit the Randolph County Humane Society for the first time. I met the president and the vice-president.  They were very nice and welcoming and willing to do whatever they could for me for my paper.  They vented about some of the people that come there to try to adopt animals and some of the people that drop animals off.  They let me take pictures of the shelter and I even got to play with some kittens. I had a lot of fun and learned a lot of things about the shelter that I didn't know.  More dogs brought to them are transported to other no-kill animal shleters than adopted straight from the shelter.  They are no longer accepting cats. They have almost no room for them to be taken in and have a dream to build on the their shelter and make more room for them. I even supported the shelter by buying a hoodie with the profit going towards the shelter.

Mississippi Puppy Mill Raid

I found this video on the Humane Society of the United States website.  I don't know how anyone could do this to all these innocent dogs for an income.  This video shows the importance of doing whatever possible to end puppy mills.  Most of the dogs in pet stores come from puppy mills just like this.  I think people need to become more aware of where the puppies they are buying come from.  In most states, puppy mills are not illegal.  Dogs kennels are able to keep hundreds of dogs in cages for the entire lives as long as they have food, water, and shelter.  This can only be stopped when cruelty to an animal is documented.  Many of the dogs in these puppy mills end up having some kind of disease because dogs that are sick are not removed giving the other dogs the same sickness.  They mostly have eye problems, epilepsy, and kidney and heart disease.  There are many things people can do to help stop the cycle of puppy mills.  Do not buy a puppy from a pet store.  It is wise to meet the seller of the puppy in person where your puppy was bred and where you can see the mother of the puppy.  You can also adopt a pet in need of a good home from a local humane society and save a life and help end the cruelty of puppy mills.

RC Humane Society Website

I haven't had the chance yet to visit the Randolph County Humane Society yet.  However, I did go to their website and found out a lot of information about the shelter.  This Humane Society will not accept any animal that someone has left outside the shelter.  Any animal that is will be turned over to animal control where they most likely will be euthanized! I also was able to find out many different ways people can help out. You can become a member of the Humane Society and dues are used for programs like vet care and maintenance.  Businesses can become a sponsor of the humane society. People can provide a temporary foster home for an animal and make more space in the shelter for abandoned animals.  If you own a pet and feed them Purina brand food, you can cut out Weight Circles on the side of the bag and donate them. They can be converted into cash to cover some of the expenses the shelter has. You can even donate used electronics to help them raise money. I am excited to visit the shelter and I hope they will let me volunteer.

Dear Mr. Nadziejko and classmates,

          I would like your permission to write about the Randolph County Humane Society located in Sparta, Illinois. This particular humane society is a no-kill animal shelter.  I chose this group to research because I love animals and have always had an interest in animal activists.  By doing my research on this subculture, I will not only have the opportunity to observe, but also volunteer at this facility.  I will also be able to visit the humane society frequently because they are open regular hours throughout the week.
          During my research I will be gathering information about the shelter itself and the people who volunteer there. This shelter has it's own website which will be a good source of information.  I will be observing how the animals are treated at the shelter and the relationships between the animals and their temporary care takers.  I can ask the vounteers about some of their experiences while dedicating their time there. I can ask them how success stories about finding good homes for the animals. I can ask about their personal feelings about the animals they take in and the people who drop them off there.  
          I can also find out what it takes to adopt a pet from a humane society.  What questions do they ask a prospective adopter? Do they deny certain people from adopting an animal?  I can also write about all the different fundraisers this humane society holds in order to collect money.  There is a lot of information I can gather by observing and volunteering at this shelter and I would really like to research it.

                                                                                                        Lindsay Frazer
 

Hi, my name is Lindsay. I am twenty one years old. I live in the very small town of Steeleville, Illinois. I am currently attending Southwestern Illinois College and am hoping to become a registered nurse one day and maybe working in the ob. Right now, I waitress at a small Italian restaurant.  It's not my favorie job, but it'll do for now. My life has dramatically changed over the last few years. I am a single mother to a very wonderful one and a half year old. He is the biggest part of my life. While being a parent is hectic and overwhelming at times, I love every minute with my little man. In my spare time I like to read, take pictures (usually of my son), and watch movies. I usually don't get the chance to watch much t.v. I love listening to music, although recently I've had a hard time finding anything I like. The main genre I used to listen to was rock, but now I find myself liking country more and more. I also like to go on long walks and occasionally jog. Shopping is also something I enjoy only if I have the money. I am very passionate about animals. Animal abuse breaks my heart.  My family is something that is very important to me. We are all very close and would do anything for each other. I have many blessings in my life and am grateful for all of them.