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The Prairieland Animal Welfare Center

Knox County Humane Society (KCHS) is a not-for-profit
organization which provides the following services and
operations:

• Operates the City of Galesburg Animal Control Program and
  provides boarding services for municipalities throughout the Knox
  County.
• Investigates animal cruelty and neglect cases.
• Provides low-cost gooming clinic
• Provides community education programs concerning animal over
  population issues and general pet care.
• Has established a foundation to provide for the long-term
  financial stability and continuation of the work of the KCHS. A
  KCHS Contributor helps to support these programs: Operation of
  the Animal Shelter Pet Adoption Spay/Neuter Assistance Community
  Education Program Investigation of Animal Cruelty and Neglect
  Cases.
• Operates an adoption program for homeless pets on-site 6 days
  a week. An additional Sunday adoption program is held monthly
  with a program at Carl Sandburg Mall one Saturday a month. Great
  care is taken by Shelter staff in ensuring the right animal goes
  to prospective adopters.

Board Of Directors

• Ned Anderson
• Erin Buckmaster
• Roxi Parks
• Betty J. Riggs
• Harry Rogers
• Ray Keegan
• Joan Schreckengost
• Linda Walker
• Cathy Wilson
• Joann Zachmeyer