Women’s Humane Society has added one full surgical station to its veterinary hospital operating room, which now allows two surgeons to operate at the same time
The Times
Thanks to generous funding provided by the Bucks County Foundation, the Women’s Humane Society has added one full surgical station to its veterinary hospital operating room, which now allows two surgeons to operate at the same time.
Equipment enhancements have and will continue to result directly in lives saved. The new surgical station increases the Society’s capacity to perform spay and neuter surgeries on owned pets, incoming shelter animals and community cats (through trap-neuter-return) with greater efficiency, controlling and reducing pet overpopulation and feral cat colonies in Bucks County, while at the same time increasing adoption and lifesaving rates in its animal shelter.
“The Bucks County Foundation is pleased to support this valuable organization, which does so much to care for our many homeless animals in search of forever families,” said Linda Goodwin, executive director of the Foundation. “The purchase of updated veterinary equipment can only enhance the quality of care given to so many dogs and cats.”
This is not the first project at the Women’s Humane Society underwritten by the Bucks County Foundation. Previously, it awarded grant monies that made possible the construction of new fencing in the Society’s play yards to support the health and enrichment of its shelter dogs.
The Women’s Humane Society serves over 10,000 clients annually in its nonprofit animal hospital.
“As part of our mission, we strive not only to place unwanted animals in new homes through our adoption program, but we help to keep them there by providing low-cost veterinary care and discounted services to families in need throughout the region,” said hospital director, Courtney Werner. “We pride ourselves on our high quality, low cost care.” Hospital services include everything from wellness and sick exams to vaccinations, diagnosis and treatment, spaying/neutering, x-rays, bloodwork, advanced laser surgery, dental procedures and more.
In December 2016, the Society earned accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association, confirming that it meets the highest standards of veterinary excellence. It places the Women’s Humane Society among just 12% of veterinary hospitals and 5% of humane societies across the country to bear this status.
About the Bucks County Foundation
The mission of the Bucks County Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for residents of the County by stimulating philanthropic opportunity and developing long-term financial assets to meet a wide range of the community’s charitable needs.
About the Women’s Humane Society
Founded in 1869 as the First Animal Shelter and Adoptions Program in America, the Women’s Humane Society offers a variety of services to the Greater Philadelphia region, including dog training classes, physical rehabilitation, and humane education programs for community groups of all ages.
The Women’s Humane Society is located at 3839 Richlieu Road in Bensalem, and can be reached by phone at 215–750–3100. For additional information, please visit www.womenshumanesociety.org.
