Stephens County Humane Society

Welcome to the website of the Stephens County Humane Society. We are very proud of this unique service which is offered to our loyal supporters. We hope to attract new friends and animal lovers, locally and nationally. We urge you to view our adoptable pets, our calendar of events and other services offered by SCHS.

These services don't "come cheap"! As the economy struggles, we also are experiencing financial difficulties. Our donor base is shrinking, yet our expenses continue to soar. As a result of the economy, more and more animals are being surrendered. We ask for your continued generous support. We can't exist without you! Please consider a donation to the SCHS or an adoption of one of our wonderful animals. But above all, have your pet spayed or neutered. Help prevent the overpopulation of cats and dogs!

We are a Humane Society and Rescue organization that serves Stephens County and it's surrounding communities. We work closely with Duncan and Marlow Animal Control in providing shelter to abandoned, abused, and surrendered animals, and finding homes for as many adoptable pets as we possibly can. Our focus is to educate the public in and around our county, to the importance of spaying and neutering their animals. This will help to prevent unwanted puppies and kittens, and can help put an end to the overpopulation problem. If everyone will do their part, we may someday reach our goal of no more homeless pets in our communities.

Check out the pictures from the Dalmatian Ball, as well as the Helpful Places. Information about petcare has been added!

Adopting a friend? (Find us on Facebook, we are listed as Stephens County Humane Society.) Many of our adoptable pets are listed!

We have 5 area veterinarians that assist us with low cost spay and neutering for animals that pass through our shelter. Our adoption fees include the cost of either spaying or neutering the pet, Heart-worm testing for dogs, and Feline Leukemia testing for cats, a rabies vaccination as required by state law, and current on yearly boosters. Our adoption fee for dogs is $100.00. The adoption fee for cats is $75.00. When you compare the costs of most spay/neuter operations, that is a great deal, plus you are saving a life and preventing future litters that many times wind up back in our shelter.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! (And PLEASE check out our WISH LIST, another way to help us!)

Bambi was found outside our shelter as a "drop off" overnight about 15 months ago as a very young pup. Her Left front leg was so mangled that it could not be saved. We have a wonderful, supportive group called The Friends of the Humane Society which chose to sponsor all her surgeries and care as there was just something so special about this pup whose determination was incredible. She has been raised and Fostered at June's house, one of the Friends members. June loves Bambi and has cared for her every need, but she realized that Bambi needs a family that can ultimately give her more. June's personal health limits her to what she can provide for such a young dog with a lot of healthy energy! Bambi is wonderful with dogs and cats and children. In fact she would love to have a bunch of kids to play with on a daily basis. Nothing slows her down and she is such a happy dog! Exercise is a must and play time is a necessity. She is spayed, current on all vaccinations, heartworm negative and housetrained. 16 months old. Contact the shelter with other question about Bambi. Fortunately, Bambi's adoption fee has been fully sponsored. Therefore, no money will be needed with her adoption, although donations are accepted and appreciated if possible. She really deserves a home that can care for her just the way she is and that means more than money.

(AND NOW FOR THE WARM AND FUZZY END TO THE STORY!)

A wonderful family adopted her last Saturday. They have 4 kids, 2 of which have disabilities and are from the Lawton area. This morning I received the picture and email from Mrs. Gordon. This was a huge group effort to get her a home. The "Friends" foot the bill for her injuries as a pup, June fostered her for about 10 months, Numerous others had time, love and care wrapped up in this dog, A wonderful family at Bark in the Park sponsored her and finally her Adoptive family found her (they also gave a monetary donation even though they didn't have too). Nice work everyone! Take a moment to enjoy a good success story! To read more about this story, go to:

http://www.blackdogrescueproject.com/Dog-Rescue-Stories-Bambi.html

Just thought I would drop a line and let you know Bambi is doing well. We call her Roxy now, and she's so clever that she already knows its her name. She and my other dog Nikita (rat terrier mix) are getting along fine. They love to chase eachother around the yard. Roxy is somewhat obsessed with our cat Sasha who's not quite ready to come out of hiding, but that will work itself out in time! Roxy is every bit as patient with the boys (both 3!) As I expected. She is very loved and I am very grateful to have her in our family!!!

BARK IN THE PARK 2009 was a huge success! Click on Bark in the Park Pictures and enjoy! Thanks to everyone who attended and volunteered! Stay tuned for the date for Bark in the Park 2010!