January 12, 2008
Morning Star Animal Shelter changes its' name to Humane Society of Harris County.
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The Future –
During the current year HSHC has finalized plans for the future Humane Society of Harris County Adoption and Education Center, developed a rendering of the planned facility, began a focused campaign within the community to encourage proper identification of all pets, established a new adoption location within Harris County and plans much more. By the close of 2008 he HSHC hopes to have kicked off the capital campaign necessary to raise the building funds, to have expanded its’ identification program, to add ongoing dog obedience classes for county residents and to build awareness of the importance of clear and concise animal ordinances in Harris County.
Join us in our efforts to make Harris County a safe and friendly environment for people and their pets.
The Beginnings –
Originally founded by Renee Moore as Morning Star Animal Shelter, the Humane Society of Harris County has served our community for over 16 years. With a core group of dedicated volunteers the organization focused exclusively on the rescue and adoption of homeless animals. Accepting surrendered animals or pulling from the Animal Control department of Harris County the organization is responsible for re-homing hundreds of cats and dogs.
As the organization grew it began partnership with Pet Smart and Petco whose corporate mission includes the aid of homeless animals throughout the country. Morning Star also entered into a partnership with Harris County sharing a portion of the county’s facility and acting as the adoption arm for the animals in their care. Using both these in county and out of county venues the organization ran weekly adoption events, also using the opportunity to build awareness for animal welfare issues and to raise the much need operating money for the shelter.
In 2005 the shelter left the Harris County facility and since then has used foster homes and the generosity of private citizens to house the dogs and cats awaiting new permanent homes. This arrangement greatly curtailed the number of animals that were able to be taken in on a regular basis but did not prevent the continued placement of both dogs and cats.
The Present –
As development and a growing population expanded in Harris County the necessity for apermanent animal care facility became increasingly evident. In 2007, Morning Star Animal Shelter began a focused effort to expand its’ mission, to work with the public to create a safe and friendly environment for pet and non-pet owners alike and to begin the process to plan and build the much needed facility. In November of 2007, the board voted to change the organization name from Morning Star Animal Shelter to Humane Society of Harris County. This move was made to better reflect the organization’s expanded mission and to clearly identify the area it is dedicated to serve.