Mission of the Animal Humane Society

To engage the hearts, hands and minds of the community to help animals.

Vision

To compassionately and responsibly create a more humane world for animals.

Our Core Beliefs

Be good to animals.

It's all about treating animals humanely.

• We believe in the intrinsic value of animals.
• We believe a unique and reciprocal bond exists between animals and humans.
• We believe animals are worthy of our time, money and attention.

Empower people.

We can’t help animals without people. They are our key resource.

• We believe in the power of teamwork.
• We believe in collaborating with others to better serve animals.
• We believe in working closely within communities, one person and one animal at a time.

Balance compassion with responsibility.

We are here for animals at all stages of their life.

• We believe people have a responsibility to animals, especially those we have domesticated.
• We believe responsibility must be led by and balanced with compassion.
• We believe in an open admission policy, where no animal is turned away.

Lead.

By performing as a leader, we can make a difference.

• We believe in being a leader within the animal welfare industry.
• We believe this means having a strong regional presence and national voice.
• We believe in engaging others, so as to change thoughts and actions toward animals.

Be an effective steward.

We are a private non-profit organization and depend on the goodwill of others.

• We believe trust is our heritage. People trust us to do good.
• We believe in managing monetary resources professionally and honorably.
• We believe in using people’s time wisely and respecting their dedication.