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Featured Dogs:
Brick
- 1.5 y.o. male Rhodesian Ridgeback Mix
Jack
- 2.5 y.o. male Husky/Shepherd mix
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About
The Metro East Humane Society
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Our
Mission Our
History MEHS
Staff Board
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MEHS
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Our
Mission
The
Metro East Humane Society (MEHS) is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 charitable
organization dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief
of suffering among animals, the provision of appropriate care and medical
attention to an disposition of animals committed to its care, the
extension of humane education, and the encouragement of animal population
control.
It
is our policy to provide humane care and treatment for all animals needing
protection in the area served by the Society, to seek to return lost
animals to their owners, to seek suitable homes for animals without
owners, and to provide euthanasia when necessary.
MEHS
is financially supported solely through the generosity of the
public. We receive no financial support from taxes or from the
government. Our financial survival depends on generous donations
from humane members of the public like you. See How
to Help for more information on ways you can support the mission of
MEHS.
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Our
History
Since
its incorporation, the MEHS has worked diligently to improve the lives of
animals.
It
started with the Madison County Coalition Against Pound Seizure, which
formed in 1985 to lobby for an end to County Animal Control's practice of
selling animals to laboratories for research.
After
the coalition successfully put an end to that practice, the group's
leaders formed what is now the Metro East Humane Society and incorporated
in 1986. MEHS leased space in the county facility until September
1995, when we opened our own shelter at 8495 State Route 143,
Edwardsville, IL.
We
currently serve a 5-county area in southwestern Illinois, offering an
adoption program for homeless animals and the only licensed animal
abuse/neglect investigator in the area.
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MEHS
Staff
| Veterinary
Technician |
Ellen Steen |
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Humane
Investigator |
Robert
Golding |
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Caretakers:
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Amy Dix
Tara Donelan
Erin Hagerty
Christy Russell
Steve Russell
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Shaun Thomas
Katherine Votava
Angie Vaughn
Kandice Warren |
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Board
of Directors 2008 - 2009
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President |
Angela Donohoo
Levo
Donohoo Attorneys at Law |
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Vice
President |
Kathy
Turner
U.S. Census Bureau
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Secretary |
Betsey Thompson
Attorney |
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Treasurer |
Libby Baird
Child Center - Marygrove |
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Julia Bruner
Community Volunteer
Carlotta Cowan
Community Volunteer
Janel Freeman
Land of Lincoln Legal Assitance
Walker Gusewelle
Clayton Engineering
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Lauren Koebel
Law Offices of Lauren Koebel
Karan Kowal
Children's Home & Aid Society of
IL
Pat Parker
Community Volunteer
Anne Rosado
Jill Winte
Nestle Purina
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Honorary
Board Members: Hallie Lakin, Amy Maher, Roger Smith |
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MEHS
Auxiliary
| President |
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| Secretary |
Julia Bruner
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Members-at-Large
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Mike Bortko
Missy Carter
Kate Carter
Patty Cassens
Kiffon Lewis
Pam Rosenthal
Beth Rosenthal
Sherry
Warren
Jill Winte |
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Major
Supporters
We
appreciate the individuals and companies who have provided major support
either through cash gifts or in-kind donations. These generous
contributions allow us to continue fulfilling our mission to help homeless
animals and provide humane education to the community. Blanquart
Jewelers and Corporate Gifts Happy
Tails Thrift Shop Jason
and Lorrie Isringhausen
Nestle Purina
The
Lakin Law Firm
Vandalia
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Partners
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The Gateway Combined Federal Campaign helps
MEHS! If you are a federal employee, please consider a payroll
deduction pledge to MEHS by selecting code #35541. |
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Featured Cats:
Livi - 3 y.o. female DSH
Prisilla - 10 m.o. female DSH
See all our available pets
here.
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