Animal Shelter
The Humane Society of Wayne CountyThe mission of the Wayne County Humane Society Animal Shelter is to provide a humane facility to shelter, feed and care for lost, unwanted and abused animals of Wayne County, New York and to provide a facility for humane education to citizens of Wayne County.
Wayne County Humane Society
Our History
The Humane Society of Wayne County was established in 1983 for the purpose of alleviating the suffering of unwanted and abused animals, and for the promotion of humane education in Wayne County.
In 1984 the Humane Society was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation. It is a 501(c)(3) organization for tax purposes and donations to it are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
In 1987 a Capital Campaign was launched, with the goal of establishing the first centralized animal shelter in Wayne County. The Humane Society of Wayne County Animal Shelter opened in 1990.
Featured Cats & Dogs
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Meatball
American Pit Bull Terrier – Male
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Rosie
Pit/Hound mix – Female
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Cats, cats, and More cats!
The Humane Society of Wayne County currently has over 100 cats in our care. While we work on taking photos of them, please consider visiting in person to find your purrfect match!
See our adoptable cats at:
– Our shelter in Lyons, NY
– PetSmart in Henrietta
– PetSmart in Webster
– PetSmart in Victor
What we do
Our Services
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Lost and Found
There is nothing worse than realizing your best friend is missing or lost. We maintain a book with listings of lost and found pets in hopes of reunification. Should your pet become lost or missing, please call the Humane Society at 315-946-3389
or email us at
HSWC@waynehumane.org.
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Adult Companion Program
In an effort to provide pet companionship to older adults, the Humane Society will match up cats and dogs age 3 and older with residents age 50 and older. The Adult Companion program pays the up-front costs associated with obtaining a Shelter companion animal. This program not only gives an older adult the chance to have the companionship of a pet, but also provides a loving home to an older Shelter animal.
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PEt Surrender
Humane housing for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens whose owners no longer can care for them.
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Finding Pets a Home
Adoption opportunities. Centralized services to help homeless and stray animals find new and loving homes.
Responsible pet ownership instruction. Families are assisted with choosing a pet appropriate to their circumstances; this also helps reduce the number of unwanted pets.
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Education
Responsible pet ownership instruction. Families are assisted with choosing a pet appropriate to their circumstances; this also helps reduce the number of unwanted pets.
Community Education presentations and public education.
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Spay & Neuter
A Spay Neuter Incentive Fund (SNIF), in cooperation with Wayne County area veterinarians, to assist families who cannot afford the full cost of spaying or neutering their pets.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
The mission of the Wayne County Humane Society Animal Shelter is to provide a humane facility to shelter, feed and care for lost, unwanted and abused animals of Wayne County, New York and to provide a facility for humane education to citizens of Wayne County.
News & Updates
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Raise the Woof!
Last Day for White Elephant Donations is August 10th!
We are accepting donations of new and used items for our White Elephant Sale. We accept most items, excluding large things (furniture, lamps and exercise equipment) and clothing. So, as you clean closets and attics, and wonder what to do with the items left over from...
Upcoming Events
Mutt Strut 2024–Roaring ’20s
September 8 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pmLeaf-A-Legacy
October 6 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn
Adopting a Senior Dog or Cat
We Need Your Help!
We can’t do it without you! The Humane Society of Wayne County is funded only through memberships, fees, donations and fund raisers. The important services that we provide are made possible because of the support that we receive from our members and contributors.
Visit Us
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1475 COUNTY HOUSE ROAD
LYONS, NEW YORK 14489
VISITING HOURS:
TUESDAY – FRIDAY – 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
SATURDAY – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SUNDAY, MONDAY – CLOSED
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