Welcome to the Humane Society of Young County
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Humane Society of Young County
HSYC prefers to approve adoption applications in advance and set up appointments for our meet and greets of our dogs & cats.
When Covid caused us to stop walk-ins we, like many other shelters that moved to appointments only, learned that our dogs stay more settled & relaxed without the constant foot traffic. Stress levels of our dogs have remained much lower & they handle the shelter life much better. Appointments for potential adopters help us keep our dogs mentally healthier & happier.
We also see that our dogs don't always put their best paw forward, so to speak, when strangers are coming in and out of the kennel area throughout the day. They are more reactive in their kennels--meaning they are barking loudly and jumping at the gate. The dog you see behind the kennel gate looks nothing like the dog you meet on lead in the office or outside. How sad that many great dogs have been overlooked for adoption just because they didn't show well in their kennels! We always have our pets' best interests at heart!
Appointments allow us to work with you one on one and be available for questions and concerns.
Don't forget to support our cause! Easy ways to support us without even having to come out are listed on this page! Items on our Amazon and Chewy wish lists can be sent directly to us. You can also make monetary donations from any of the links on this page.
OUR WISH LIST
*Dry cat food * 40 lb bags of Pine Pellets (Tractor Supply) *Puppy Pads
*Laundry detergent *Simple Green (gallon)
*Odoban *paper towels/toilet tissue
*Kitchen trash bags *42 gallon (3 MIL) Contractor Bags
*55 gallon Contractor Bags
*cat toys *small dog treats *Pill Pockets
*dryer sheets *sanitzing/cleaning wipes
*Office Supplies (esp copy paper/file folders/pens)
*tough chews, toys, antlers, etc for dogs
*gift cards for medical bills, supplies or gas
And remember to choose Humane Society of Young County as your Round Up Charity through Wal-Mart's Spark Good Program!
We are often asked if the Humane Society is a "No-Kill" shelter. While the short answer is no, we're not, the actual answer needs a bit of an explanation.
Please read the link below. It does a very good job of explaining what being a "No-Kill" shelter involves and why it's not as great as it sounds.
Pit Bulls & Bully Breeds are the number one most euthanized dog breed in shelters today. Stop breeding these dogs that are destined to become a statistic. Adopt those already awaiting homes in area shelters!
Pitties and Bully Breeds
Some of our sweetest dogs through the shelter are pits/bully breeds and their mixes, yet they are some of our hardest to place. Many adopters aren't looking for this type of dog and rescues who work with these breeds stay full and unable to pull many from shelters.
We must do better!
The Humane Society of Young County has been helping stray and unwanted animals of Young County, Texas, since 1979. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and rely on donations to keep our doors open. We are dedicated to the welfare of all animals. We are strong advocates of spaying and neutering all pets to reduce the overpopulation problems that we now face. There will never be enough homes available for all the dogs and cats being born today--we cannot adopt or rescue our way out. The only answer to this problem is through spay and neuter. We serve all of Young County are also the reclaim center for Graham Animal Control. We regularly network with rescues to help find homes for our animals.
Our Amazon Wish List
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