Herkimer County Humane Society

We hate to even ask, but with everything going on, we could really use some boiled chicken and plain white rice for some upset tummies. 💛

No pressure whatsoever-your kindness, shares, donations and support have already meant the world to us.
But if anyone happens to be making some or is able to drop some off, we would be so incredibly grateful.

Thank you for continuing to stand by us and our dogs through all of this.

Marley is grateful, please send her your very BEST thoughts she can beat this.🙏

***Drop off any day between 9-4z
THANK YOU!
There is a paved parking pad directly in front of our building, anyone wishing to can leave it there and give us a call, we will grab it! 315-866-3255

We are truly overwhelmed — in the best way. ❤️

To everyone who donated, shared our plea, sent supplies, reached out or simply kept our shelter in your thoughts… thank you.

We been absolutely FLOODED with hand delivered donations and delivery confirmations from Chewy, Walmart and beyond, and we are honestly blown away by the kindness being shown to our shelter during such a difficult and stressful time.

Every bag of food, bottle of cleaner, box of gloves, towels and supply being delivered means more than we can put into words.
Your generosity is helping us care for our dogs, protect our shelter and navigate a situation no facility ever hopes to face.

In moments that feel heavy, this community reminds us we are not carrying it alone.

Please know your support-whether through donations, kind words, shares
or encouragement, is felt deeply by our staff, volunteers and every wagging tail depending on us.

From the bottom of our hearts: thank you for showing up for our shelter when we needed it most. We see you, we appreciate you and we are endlessly grateful. ❤️🐾

P.S. We had to share a glimpse of the chaos in the best possible way.
Our inbox right now is proof that compassion is alive and well. 🥹

❤️‍🩹Shelter Health Update❤️‍🩹

We want to provide an update as we continue navigating this incredibly difficult situation our shelter has been stricken with.

Unfortunately, Marley and Nova, who entered our care the same day symptoms appeared in Quinn, have now tested positive for parvo.

Both have been admitted to the Emergency Veterinary Medical Center in Syracuse and are receiving around-the-clock care.

This is heartbreaking, but we want our community to understand something clearly: we are not giving up on them.
Every decision we are making right now-including temporarily closing our shelter-is being made out of love, responsibility and an overwhelming commitment to protecting every animal in our care.

Closing our doors was not a decision we made lightly. It was the responsible decision.
We are deep cleaning, disinfecting and following veterinary guidance to prevent further spread and protect the dogs who depend on us.

Because parvo is highly contagious, especially among unvaccinated strays, we sincerely hope that all individuals responsible for transporting animals-including municipal dog control personnel-are taking the same level of precaution by thoroughly disinfecting vehicles, crates and equipment, to help prevent further exposure to vulnerable animals.
***This is something we all must take seriously to protect dogs in our community.

🙏 Please continue to keep Marley and Nova in your thoughts. We are fighting for them, just as we fight for every animal that comes through our doors.

We also want to take a moment to recognize our incredible staff, who have shown nothing short of unwavering dedication through all of this. From cleaning and disinfecting to loving and caring for every animal during an incredibly emotional time, they have been phenomenal.

And a very special mention to our shelter manager, whose day began at 7:00 this morning and who is still in Syracuse by Marley and Nova’s side. Long days, heartbreak, exhaustion…and yet the commitment never wavers. This is what caring deeply looks like, and we are so incredibly grateful.❣️

Thank you to those who continue to support us, stand by us and understand that every choice we are making right now comes from a place of compassion and care.

*** EDIT TO ADD: We truly don’t have expectations and know times are hard for everyone. Your kind words, shares and support mean more than you know. But so many have asked how they can help, so for convenience, we did add a donate button for anyone who wishes to contribute and help us get through this.
Please spend your money wherever and however you choose — we are simply grateful for the support in any form. ❤️