Program areas at Monroe County Humane Association
Vet clinic - the Monroe County Humane Association (mcha) has been dedicated to animal welfare since 1956, providing accessible veterinary services, animal care resources, and Humane education. As a leading advocate in our community, mcha continuously champions the rights of animals. Through the nonprofit veterinary clinic, mcha provided direct veterinary services to more than 2,743 patients at 8,575 patient visits seeking care for wellness, injury and surgery services. Mcha provided 115,414 in subsidized care to 2,306 of these pets of which the families live at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.
General events - throughout the year, mcha not only organizes our prominent fundraisers like tails on the town and run for the animals, but also participates in various other events to generate funding, promote our mission, and inform the community about the services we offer. Volunteers are the lifeblood of an organization like mcha, providing invaluable support in everything from daily operations and event coordination to outreach efforts, all of which are essential in fulfilling our mission of animal welfare and community education.
Outreach - mcha's mobile clinics offered vaccine services to 319 animals in underserved communities within Monroe County. In 2023, mcha issued 184 spay-neuter assistance vouchers to offset the direct costs of spay neuter procedure with a local veterinary partner with a value of over 5,500. Mcha was able to distribute more than 25,000 lbs. Of food to residents experiencing financial hardship and offer a street outreach program that delivers veterinary wellness care to 360 pets of residents in our community who are unhoused, or crisis affected.