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Herkimer County Humane Society

Animal shelter in Mohawk, NY

Mission Statement

The Herkimer County Humane Society is a non-profit, 501c3 charitable organization dedicated to providing shelter and safe haven for stray dogs and cats, until their forever homes are found.

Vision

Employ skilled, caring, compassionate shelter workers who work with local veterinarians for medical decisions for animals at the shelter or in foster care in support of being a low-kill shelter and provide daily feeding, cleaning, safety, care, attention, and love to all the animals at the shelter from the day they are rescued to they are adopted.
Heavily rely on committed volunteers to assist at the shelter, adoption clinics, fundraising, etc. activities and show appreciation for all, regardless of time available to volunteer.
Promote foster care home programs for special care animals while they require special attention and separation.
Employ a Cruelty Investigator for County to prevent animal abuse and neglect.
Provide humane education to our community on animal safety, importance of spay/neuter, safe human-animal interactions, and promote responsible pet ownership.
Follow vigorous Adoption practices to effectively screen adopters and carefully match animal to the right forever home.
Work with ACOs/DCOs and law enforcement in the County in providing an effective in-take process for rescued stray dog and cats coming to the shelter.
Appreciate our community, county, members, contributors, donators for providing funding in order to provide day-to-day animal care and shelter operations.

Contact
Address
514 Route 5 S
Mohawk, NY 13407
Donation
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514 Route 5 S

Mohawk, NY 13407

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Adoptable pets at Herkimer County Humane Society

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Cassie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Mohawk, NY
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Cooper

Labrador Retriever

Male, 18 yrs 4 mos
Mohawk, NY
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Bousey

Mastiff/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 9 yrs 4 mos
Mohawk, NY

Shelter FAQs

Central New York

Additional adoption info

Our Adoption Application can be found on our website, www.herkhumane.org

Pets at shelters & rescues near Herkimer County Humane Society

Brandy Keg Kennels

749 Ball Road,
Frankfort, NY 13340

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Mickey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
New Woodstock, NY
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Tabby boy

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
SharonSprings, NY
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Mum

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Canastota, NY
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Lola

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Canastota, NY
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CHUNK

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Gloversville, NY
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Bruno

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 9 mos
Cherry Valley, NY

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