HUMANE SOCIETY EARNS THANKS

The Humane Society of Southeast Missouri has had a busy summer. The shelter is literally overrun with animals.

More than 2,800 animals have been taken to the shelter since June. Of those, 530 were adopted and 177 were returned to owners.

The shelter serves from Farmington to Sikeston. Part of the problem resulted from Farmington's shelter being closed while a new facility was built. But far too many owners refuse to spay or neuter their pets.

Sadly, the humane society won't find homes for most of these animals. Society employees and volunteers rescue and kindheartedly care for thousands of abandoned animals. How how it must be for these same individuals to euthanize the vast majority of those animals brought in.

The Humane Society of Southeast Missouri needs the region's help in terms of supplies and cash. This organization provides a tremendous service to the region. This agency deserves our help and a hearty pat on the back.