Ethan introduced our Speaker, Bill Martin and his dog Chip from the Ontario Co. Humane Society (Happy Tails)

• Bill noted that the shelter focuses on domestic animals and currently has 62 animals in their care. 
• Goals are to address animal cruelty, many of which came from hoarding cases. 
• 334 adoptions to date.
• Currently there are 40 kennels but plan to expand to 70 kennels
• Funding comes from Ontario Co.
• 65 volunteers
• Background on Chip:  He was abandoned as a pup and lost his front leg in a fight with a coyote. He serves as “ambassador” at the Shelter and is now best friends with Bill. (We all fell in love with Chip who was such a good boy during the presentation!)
• The shelter takes donations of food, litter, blankets, etc.  Kathy Fuchs suggested that maybe as a club we can volunteer to help out at the shelter, cleaning kennels, etc.  Details will be discussed when this can be done.