Humane Society of Pinellas

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The Humane Society of Pinellas is an animal shelter located in Clearwater, FL which houses nearly 400 animals at any given time.

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[edit] History

The Humane Society of Pinellas was founded in 1956, then known as the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Clearwater or SPCA Clearwater. In 1988, after the founding of another local animal shelter, the SPCA Clearwater changed its name to the Humane Society of North Pinellas. The shelter underwent another name change, and in 2000, officially became the Humane Society of Pinellas.

[edit] Management

The Humane Society of Pinellas is governed by a Board of Directors and a Foundation. Barbara Snow has served as Executive Director since October 2006.

[edit] Mission

The Humane Society of Pinellas, Inc. is dedicated to serving the community through the compassionate care of all animals. We are a nonprofit animal shelter providing lifesaving services to our community's sick, injured, abused and abandoned pets and wildlife.

Our MISSION: We are dedicated to serving the community through the compassionate care of all animals.

Our VISION: To be recognized as the regional leader in animal welfare through quality care, humane education and financial stewardship.

Our VALUES: Compassion, Respect, Trust, Responsibility, Excellence.

[edit] Mascot

The Humane Society of Pinellas' mascot is Duncan the Dog.

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