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GLT Datebook: Humane Society Offers Opportunities

Humace Society of Central Illinois
You can help the animals at the Humane Society by volunteering your time.

The Humane Society of Central Illinois (HCI) is fighting the pet over-population problem with a series of spay/neuter clinics. Plus its doors are open to young people who want to help out by volunteering.

  • The HCI hosts regular low-income spay/neuter clinics for cats and kittens. The cost is just $30 for each cat and kitten.
  • Because the demand is so high, there are several clinics offered a month. The clinics fill up fast, and pre-registration is required.
  • For puppies and dogs, there's a monthly spay/neuter clinic. The cost is $75. Again, preregistration is required.
  • If a young person in your life is looking for a way to give back, volunteering at the Humane Society is a great way to go.
  • There's many activities for young people, including working in the cat rooms, grooming, cleaning windows and dishes, mowing the grass, walking dogs and doing laundry.
  • Those under sixteen must be accompanied by an adult.
  • A training and orientation session is required beforehand.

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