Central Illinois Humane Society seeking donations

Posted on January 14, 2022
If interested in donating, the Humane Society accepts donations between the hours of 7 am to 4 pm, seven days a week. (WJBC File Photo)

By Jake Fogal

BLOOMINGTON- Lots of families added a new fluffy member to their homes in 2021, but large amounts of animals were taken in by the Bloomington’s Humane Society. Eight hundred and eighty nine animals were brought in says Shelter Manager Jane Kahman,

With the sizable sum of animals joining the Humane Society this past year, donations are continued to be needed to care for the pets. Kahman spoke with WJBC’s Todd Wineburner on what Central Illinois residents could donate.

“We always need bleach, paper towels and those types of items. Right now, if people are cleaning out their linen closets, we could use some old sheets and old towels.” said Kahman.

Folks interested in supporting the Humane Society can leave donations on the green benches located on the east side of the shelter building. The Humane Society can be found at 423 N Kays Dr. in Normal, and more information can be seen at hscipets.org.

Jake Fogal can be reached at [email protected].

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