Humane Society of Wayne
County Moves Forward with SCORE
The Wayne County Humane Society, dba Humane Society of Wayne County (HSWC) is a 501(c)(3) corporation located in Lyons, New York. HSWC was founded in 1983 by a group of thoughtful, committed citizens who were determined to change the conditions for animals in Wayne County. A two year capital campaign undertaken in 1987 raised the initial capital required to lease property from the County and make renovations to existing buildings in order to convert them into suitable and state compliant shelters.
HSWC’s mission is to provide a humane facility to shelter, feed and care for lost, unwanted or abused domestic animals of Wayne County, New York and to provide a facility for humane education to the citizens of Wayne County.
HSWC seeks to ifluence and mold public opinion in respect to the care, treatment and welfare of animals, the relief of suffering among animals and the extension of humane education.
Sabela
HSWC’s shelter facilities provide a stimulating environment for all lost, unwanted, abused and homeless domestic animals that are suitable for adoption or awaiting redemption. It also has the capability for treatment of animals and to euthanize animals as necessary. The shelter is staffed by well-trained employees who have the proper equipment necessary to carry out the organization’s mission.
Dawn Divelbliss, Animal Care Technician
HSWC’s programs include:
- Adoption of Dogs and Cats
- Spay/Neuter Incentive Fund (SNIF)
- Foster Care Program
- Adult Companion Program
- Humane Education
- Volunteer activities including fund raising, shelter assistance, administrative duties and “wish-list” procurement
In March of 2007, Mark Plyter, the organization’s Executive Director came to SCORE Rochester requesting assistance in improving HSWC’s business plan. Together with SCORE Counselor Bob Zinnecker, Mark began to tie vision, mission strategies and an action plan together.
“SCORE really helped us focus in on the business planning process and establish both near-term and long-term planning objectives that are critical for our organization," Plyter says.
Mark Plyter, the Executive Director of HSWC
and Stephanie Cooper, Board Chair
HSWC’s Board Chair Stephanie Cooper adds, “In our meetings with SCORE, we received the mentoring and guidance that we can use to expand and improve our programs”.
SCORE Rochester remains available to HSWC as their process moves ahead. Plyter says, “Working toward an improved business plan has given us the direction we feel is necessary as we continue to educate and encourage the citizens of Wayne County to provide for the proper care and treatment of animals”.
HSWC’s web site is at www.hswaynepets.org . They can be contacted at humane@usadatanet.net or by telephone at 315-946-3389 (Fax 315-946-9132). Their offices are located at 1475 County House Road, Lyons, New York 14489
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