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| The Logan County Humane society was organized in March 1988. The idea to organize a society for the better treatment of stray, abandoned and relinquished animals in Logan County was conceived by June Zeibart and Neda Knowles, local residents. The support for the idea was overwhelming. Many Logan county residents pledged materials, food for the animals, and their time to build and operate a shelter. Others volunteered to work in the shelter and solicit memberships and funds. Logan County attorney at that time, Fred Greene, and present County attorney Tom Noe, helped in organizing the necessary paperwork to start the Logan County Humane Society. Local newspapers, The News Democrat and The Logan Leader of Russellville ran ads for adoption and articles about the Society. The newspaper writers kept the Society in the paper and visible. The local radio station, WRUS and the station president, Don Neagle donated their air time for public questions, comments and interviews with the Society members discussing the need of an animal shelter in the area. Russellville City Council and then city mayor, Honorable Ken Smith, responded with great enthusiasm and offered to lease the land site to the Humane Society for a symbolic $1.00 per year. So the construction of the present office building began. There is no room here to list all the people and businesses of Logan County who helped with materials and donated their time building the first shelter building. The county dog warden was sent to a special euthanasia training course and obtained a certificate. The dog warden, together with the local veterinarian and the shelter director, work closely in maintaining the shelter. At the present time, the Humane Society members, together with the County Judge Executive, John Guion, are working on obtaining a grant in order to build a new, larger shelter. A large building is needed to accommodate the number of animals that come through the shelter each month. Looking back when the county had nothing but three cages to shelter the animals, Logan county has come a long way. Written by Neda Knowles Whose vision and spirit made this shelter possible. Thank you Neda, for not being afraid to stand up and fight for what you knew this community needed. And thanks to everyone who had a part in making it happen, no matter how large or small the part you played. |
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