I Found Kittens Outside, What Do I Do?
Don’t be a “kit-napper”!
Did you know that most kittens don’t actually need rescuing?
Taking kittens from their mothers can have detrimental effects.
Taking newborn kittens to your local shelter should only be a last resort! Many animal shelters, including Bond County Humane Society, can’t provide the kind of around-the-clock care that kittens need.
Learn more about what to do if you find kittens outside...
What’s new at Bond County Humane Society?
We’re looking for New and Returning Volunteers!
πββοΈπββοΈ We’re looking for new volunteers to bolster weekday evening dog walking shifts, morning shifts with cats and dogs, and Saturday afternoon shifts at the pet shelter this season!
Shifts available as short as 90 minutes! Learn about dog walking & basic manners training or join the cat feed & clean crew!
A positive shelter volunteer experience looks great on your college application and it’s even a valuable reference on your relevant job applications!
Can’t have pets at your rental? Help care for and love on ours!
Dependable, responsible volunteers are instrumental in the day-to-day operation of Bond County Humane Society’s no-kill shelter!
From feeding cats and scooping litter boxes, to cleaning animal environments, to walking and exercising dogs, to answering phones and emails, to driving pets to appointments, to photographing/videoing adoptable animals... there is something for everybody.
Your contribution of time and effort is greatly appreciated. Thank you for being a part of this important effort on behalf of adoptable companion animals.
You are making a difference in the lives of the 100+ animals that enter the shelter each year!
Anyone interested in volunteering at the shelter or as a foster home should submit an application and/or come by the office. Tell a friend you think would be purrfect for this opportunity!
Awesome Outdoor Cat House Ideas
No matter the time of the year, feral, free-roaming, and non-owned cats can struggle with finding a warm, dry place to crash for the night—and unfortunately there are just too many of them for all of them to find safe, warm forever homes.
While spaying, neutering, and cat adoption are critical to solving the problem of feral cats long term, many cat lovers take the extra step of buying or building outdoor shelters for the free-roaming cats in their neighborhood—especially during wintertime.
Check out these outdoor shelter ideas for free-roaming cats, and get inspired to make a homeless cat’s life more comfortable and safe.
π WE’RE HIRING: ππΎ Part Time Community Cat Program Coordinator
Calling all compassionate change-makers! Bond County Humane Society is seeking a part-time Community Cat Program Coordinator who believes in making a difference, one whisker at a time. While Free-Roaming cat management experience is preferred, it is not required - just bring your razor-sharp communication skills and a heart dedicated to animal welfare.
We’re looking for a community champion to help manage and reduce the population of the City of Greenville’s feral or stray cats through a Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNR) program. They will organize the trapping of cats, arrange for their spaying or neutering at a veterinary clinic, and then return them to their outdoor home.
If you dream of creating positive change for Free-Roaming cats in just 5-10 hours per week, this role is your purr-fect match! Join our mission to humanely support community cats while making a tangible difference in animal welfare. Your empathy and dedication could be the game-changer our feline friends need.
Interested persons can send a cover letter with resumé or apply in person at Bond County Humane Society’s office located at 2510 S Elm Street, Greenville on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 1:00 pm. β 5:00 p.m.
Pet Adoptions FREE for Illinois Veterans — BCHS shall waive the adoption fee for a dog or cat if the person adopting presents
a current and valid IL Driver’s License or ID Card with the word veteran printed on its face or an ID Card issued under the federal Veterans ID Card Act of 2015 AND a valid IL Driver’s License or ID Card,
AND complies with the adoption policies of BCHS. BCHS may limit the number of pets adopted from our shelter/foster system to one dog or cat each IL veteran in a 2-year period.
See Public Act 103-0434 (HB2500 Enrolled)