What is the relationship between HSLC and the Livingston County Animal Shelter? Why do we need two shelters in Livingston County?
The Livingston County Animal Shelter is a local, government funded shelter. Its primary focus is animal control (i.e. investigating calls from county citizens about animal abuse, neglect or nuisance animals.) It services not only dogs and cats, but also farm animals. It has limited time and resources to devote to animal adoption. It operates under a strict policy of the number of days an animal can be sheltered. HSLC is often in the position of needing to adopt an animal from the shelter so that the animal can avoid euthanasia. HSLC contends that its presence in the community and its emphasis on adoption has provided appropriate placement for countless dogs and cats that otherwise would have been euthanized. What is the difference between the HSLC and Last Chance Rescue? Both offer dogs and cats for adoption into appropriate and permanent homes. HSLC offers additional services to the community including lost and found, medical treatment, owner education and other activities designed to
