Pet Helpers

The Pet Overpopulation Crisis

The Statistics Are Daunting

- In 2005, the Tri-County kill rate of 26 animals per 1000 people was equal to the worst regions of the country, Appalachia and the Gulf Coast. However, unlike Appalachia we are not the region improving the most quickly. We are nearly twice as bad as the national average of 14.8, 6 1/2 times worse than the no-kill standard of 4 per 1000 people and 13 times worse than the best areas of the country.Read More

The Lifesaving Solution

- In the last decade, many progressive shelters have put into place a bold series of lifesaving programs and services which have dramatically reduced the death rate in their communities. The resulting success proves that there is a formula for lifesaving which can work in our Tri-County. Read More

Visit Our Current Shelter

Looking for a new friend? Visit our pets to be adopted at

WWW.PETHELPERS.ORG

Our New Adoption Center & Spay/Neuter Clinic

New Design Features Will Advance Our Mission Our new center will be more than just a traditional shelter. Designed by renowned architect, Stephen Jensen of Blue Sky Architecture, it will incorporate innovative design features that will enable people and animals to more easily connect. Read More Our Campaign Goal It has finally happened! After eight years of looking for a great site and securing financing, Pet Helpers broke ground on its new shelter on March 22, 2007! The cost of the entire project, which will proceed in two phases, is $6 million. With our capital campaign well under way, we need your help to make our dream a reality. Read More

Campaign News

Where Are We Now?

Progress is being made in leaps and bounds, so look at the progress pictures for updates. Read More

How Much Have We Raised?

Our $6 million campaign is rolling out. With widespread community support and a committed capital campaign committee, our "thermobone" is rising! Read More

Upcoming Events

Events Being Updated

New events are in the works, and this section is currently being updated. Please check back soon.