Program areas at HSSC
Since 1968, the Humane Society of Summit County (hssc) has been the trusted caretaker and advocate for their community's victims of animal abuse, neglect, abandonment, and stray animals suffering from illness and injury. The organization employs two full-time Humane officers who respond to emergency calls, investigate animal cruelty, and, as warranted, prosecute offenders. Hssc protects and cares for their community's discarded, abused, and forgotten animals. We strive every day to rehabilitate our rescued animals, find them great homes, and provide them with bright futures.once an animal has been rescued, not only do they receive shelter, proper nutrition, and a clean and safe environment, but also necessary medical treatment and procedures, behavioral assessment training, socialization, and kindness from dedicated hssc staff and volunteers.in 2022. We rescued 2,177 animals, and adopted 1,728 animals into their forever homes. Our shelter veterinarian performed 1,568 spay/nueters, 213 other surgeries, and 15,553 exams. 50,326 pounds of pet food were distributed and 1,113 students participated in classroom programming. 258 volunteers donated 19,852 hours of service and 196 families serve as foster homes for 818 animals.