The Liberty Humane Society is an animal shelter and humane society in New Jersey
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The Liberty Humane Society was created in 1998 to work in partnership with Jersey City to build and manage an animal shelter. Jersey City had previously contracted with the Hudson County SPCA to provide it with animal sheltering services, but the SPCA was deemed unsatisfactory. In 2002, after a state investigation revealed numerous abuses, mismanagement, and financial misdealings at the SPCA, the City dropped its contract and opened its own animal shelter in a converted garage. The Liberty Humane Society provided volunteer and financial support, and participated in managerial and hiring decisions with the City.
On November 1, 2004, management of the Jersey City's animal shelter officially transferred to the Liberty Humane Society. LHS also officially took possession of the shelter and property under a 45- year lease with the City of Jersey City. They are working with the city to raise funds to build a modern facility. The Liberty Humane Society has partnered with the City of Jersey City to build a new, state-of-the-art animal shelter on city-owned land located in Liberty State Park. The current facility is a converted garage, in need of renovation and expansion. In 2010, Liberty Humane Society found new homes for 1,267 dogs and cats and reunited 206 lost pets with their owners.
Liberty Humane Society now holds contracts with Jersey City and Hoboken. It is located across from the Liberty Science Center, at 235 Jersey City, Blvd, in Jersey City, NJ. They are operated by a board of directors who are elected to oversee the activities of the Liberty Humane Society as determined by its by-laws.
Board of Directors
- John Hannusak, President
- Mia Scanga, Treasurer
- Norrice Raymaker, Secretary
- Michele Perotta, Member
- Leslie Ferrier, Member
- Simone Sterling, Member
- Katina Maguire, Member
Volunteering Opportunities
Liberty Humane Society has an active volunteer base. Volunteers can walk dogs, socialize cats, help with adoption events and fund-raising activities. Sample fund-raising events include wine tastings, a Dog Walk, Pub Crawls, and other events to help raise money and to bring the community together. Typical adoption events include trips to local pet stores that partner with LHS to have off-site adoption events.
Programs & Services
Wellness Clinic
The Liberty Humane Society offers a low-cost wellness clinics twice a month for residents of Jersey City and Hoboken. Services include shots and tests for dogs and cats: Rabies, Distemper, Lepto, Lyme, Bordetella, Canine Influenza, Microchipping, Frontline Plus, Strongid, Feline Como Test, Heartworm.
Pitbulls are Loving Program (P.A.L.)
The Pitbulls are Loving Program (P.A.L.) is a training program focusing on for major components to increase adoption rates: Training, Pre-and Post Adoption Counseling, Education and Outreach, Dissemination of Resource and Activities. PAL Volunteers conduct weekly training sessions in and around the shelter that are targeted to the particular needs of each dog.
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