Heart of the Catskills Humane Society

We have continued to evolve. In 2005, after being referred to for years as “the little shelter with the big heart,” we adopted the name “Heart of the Catskills Humane Society” and introduced the new shelter logo that is widely recognized throughout the area today. We began offering humane education programs to local schools. We added a beautiful cattery and reception/grooming/adoption area through some generous donations. We began a Senior Pals program and a formal foster program. We opened the Gifts From the Heart store on the shelter grounds. We established the ever-growing Heart Walk made of commemorative bluestone pavers leading to the cat gazebo. And, we instituted a formal Planned Giving Program, which has grown over the years and has made much of this possible, including the recent replacement of our original dog kennels with new more functional and beautiful kennels and flooring that our wonderful staff and the public greatly appreciate.

We continue to care for those who cannot speak or care for themselves. Whether it’s an unwanted German Shepherd or a tabby whose guardian has passed away -- no matter what the reason -- we take them. And, we will continue to do so, until we educate every person in our community that spaying and neutering animals is the only humane thing to do, that owning a pet is a commitment for the lifetime of the pet, and that abuse or neglect is unconscionable and illegal. And, we will try to match every adoptable pet with a loving home. Each and every day.