Humane Society of Indianapolis

The Humane Society of Indianapolis (which now goes by IndyHumane) is a humane organization in Indianapolis, Indiana. Located in Marion County, Indiana, it is a private non-profit charitable organization with approximately 10,000 animals cared for each year [1] and was founded in 1905.[2] In 1919, the Humane Society of Indianapolis merged with the Citizen's Humane Society.[3]

Humane Society of Indianapolis (IndyHumane)
TypeNon-Profit
Founded1905
Headquarters7929 Michigan Road,
Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
Key people
Steven Stolen, CEO
John Aleshire, Former CEO
David Horth, (Chair)
Revenue7,905,263 United States dollar (2017) Edit this on Wikidata
Websitewww.indyhumane.org

It is an animal rescue and adoption operation, whose physical plant is situated at 7929 Michigan Road in the city of Indianapolis. The mission of the Humane Society of Indianapolis is to Provide shelter and comfort to animals in need on the path to loving lifetime homes.[1]

Services

Principal services offered are animal rescue, veterinary care of sick and injured animals who are in their care, adoption services, spay and neuter services for animals subject to intake, microchipping, and animal training. A full-time staff is employed. In house veterinary care is available for intake animals who are injured or infirm. Foster care is available for intake animals who need rehabilitation.To supplement the full-time staff of 37,[4] IndyHumane has several hundred part-time volunteers.

IndyHumane has an on site adoption center and conducts classes in animal behavior.

History and governance

IndyHumane is governed by a 22-member board of directors and has existed for 104 years.[1]

In March 2008, the Humane Society of Indianapolis partnered with Indianapolis Animal Care and Control to improve intake procedures and coordinate services.[5]

In September 2008, John Aleshire began his tenure as executive director, replacing outgoing executive director Martha Boden, who left the position in June 2008.[4]

In May 2017, John Aleshire retired from his CEO position after years of success. Steven Stolen was selected to step into the role of CEO after a nationwide search.[6]

From late 2017 into 2018, the organization transitioned from "Humane Society of Indianapolis" to the shortened, colloquial name "IndyHumane." This rebrand included a new logo.[7]

Fundraising events

The Humane Society of Indianapolis hosts the Mutt Strut annually at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 2004 was the inaugural year.[8]

The Humane Society was a beneficiary of the Indyprov Laff-a-thon in 2009.

References
  1. "About HSI". Archived from the original on July 23, 2008. Retrieved April 4, 2009.
  2. David J. Bodenhamer; Robert Graham Barrows; David Gordon Vanderstel (1994). The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. ISBN 0253112494. Retrieved April 4, 2009.
  3. American Humane Association, American Red Star Animal Relief (1919). The National Humane Review. Retrieved April 4, 2009.
  4. Emily Belz (August 2, 2008). "Humane Society of Indianapolis hires a new director". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved April 4, 2009.
  5. "Shelters Come Together To Save Animals". TheIndyChannel.com. Retrieved April 9, 2009.
  6. "Steven Stolen named CEO of IndyHumane – IndyHumane". indyhumane.org. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
  7. "New Look, Same IndyHumane – IndyHumane". indyhumane.org. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
  8. " "Mutt Strut". Retrieved May 20, 2017.

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