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A Brief History of HSGC
The Humane Society of Genesee County traces its
beginnings to 1926 and the interest and efforts of Mr. Jonathan E. Burroughs,
a respected member of the Flint community. Mr. Burroughs
and his colleagues shared a concern for animals which was translated
into a shelter without walls; where homeless animals were cared for
by volunteers. The focus of the Humane Society of Genesee
County has always been the overpopulation and care of companion
animals (dogs, cats, puppies and kittens) of Genesee County
For many years, animals in need were humanely
cared for in temporary shelters until personal interest, energy and
philanthropy led to the purchase of the first building in 1961.
Continued demands for Humane Society programs created the need for
the facility to expand further in 1968 and ultimately to occupy a
new and modern facility in 1993.
Our current, state-of-the-art facility was built
through the private funding of our sponsors in 1993.
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