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| Last updated on January 29, 2008 |
Mission: To promote responsible humane behavior toward animals.
Purpose: To serve Berks County through education and outreach in the community, medical services for needy animals, humane investigation, safe shelter for homeless animals, and strong adoptioin programs to ensure that every companion animal lives in a safe, loving and secure home.
Description:
The Humane Society of Berks County is an integral part of the the community. It serves the homeless and injured animals through adoption programs, low cost spay and neutering, humane education and outreach, cruelty and neglect prevention and investigations and emergency pet foster care for community groups such as the Berks Women In Crisis PetNet program.
History:
The Humane Society of Berks County began it's charter in 1900. It was originally housed in the back of the Library on S. 5th St. and moved to several locations before settling at its current location on N. 11th St. in 1954. In 1995, the building went through renovations and expansions to further serve its growing need in the community.
Contact people:
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Jennifer Long, Volunteer & Events Manager, (610) 921-2348 ext. 13, (email)
Karel Minor, Executive Director, (610) 921-2348 ext. 10, (email)
Rachel Duffie, Volunteer & Events Coordinator, (610) 921-2348 ext. 23, (email) |
Office fax number: (610) 921-5833
Address:
Web Site: http://berkshumane.org
Directions:
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From Exeter Area: Take 422 West to Route 12 East/ Pricetown exit. Take Route 12 East to 11th Street exit and turn right onto 11th Street. The HSBC is two blocks on the left.
From Sinking Spring Area: Take Route 222. . . (more)
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: none
Nearest Bus Stop: In front of building, corner of Bern St. and N. 11th St., 0 minute walk |
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