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About Us

The Humane Society of Middletown was founded in 1959 by a handful of people with big hearts and small purses. We are a privately run animal shelter that is funded ONLY through the generosity of our supporters. We DO NOT receive any funding or support from the Humane Society of the United States.

We are a no-kill facility. Our dedicated staff works hard every day to ensure that the animals in our care receive the best care that we can afford. We work to meet each and every animal’s nutritional, medical, and social needs. Low cost private and group cremation services for beloved pets are available to the general public. Please call the shelter for more information.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Humane Society of Middletown is to make possible, during their transitional period, a better world for the animals in our charge by providing compassion, food, medical care and shelter. In addition, we are dedicated to educating the community about humane care, promoting the human-animal bond and encouraging adoption.

Goals

  • Maintain 0% euthanasia for all animals.
  • Improve the health of our animals through proper nutrition and medical services.
  • Increase volunteerism and, thereby, promote proper animal care as well as improving the lives of the animals in our care.
  • Increase awareness for TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) programs for feral cats.
  • Increase substantially the amount of income derived from donations and endowments.
  • Create improved partnerships with area municipalities, businesses as well as area shelters/sanctuaries.
  • Improve upon our post adoption services to increase the retention rate of adoptions

IF YOU HAVE A MISSING PET OR HAVE FOUND A LOST DOG, PLEASE CALL THE LOCAL ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER OR POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE AREA THE ANIMAL WAS FOUND IN! HERE ARE SOME THAT ARE LOCAL TO OUR SHELTER:

City of Middletown: (845) 346-4031

Town of Minisink: (845) 726-3879

Town of Wallkill: (845) 692-7838

For cruelty complaints, please call the organization for the county the animal is in:

Orange County: Hudson Valley SPCA - (845) 564-6810

Sullivan County: Sullivan County SPCA - (845) 796-3120 opt. 3

Ulster County: Ulster County SPCA - (845) 331-5377 ext. 212

Pike County: Pike County Humane Society - (570) 296-7654

Dutchess County: Dutchess County SPCA - (845) 452-7722 ext. 4

OUR STAFF
Maureen Hogan – Shelter Manager

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Board of Directors is a group of people dedicated to animal welfare. The position is an unpaid one that requires a can-do attitude and enthusiasm. The Board focuses on setting policy, fundraising and overseeing the financial well-being of the shelter.

The most important role that the Board is working on currently is fundraising. Have an idea that you’d like to initiate and volunteer to put into action? Call the shelter at (845) 361-1861

Board of Directors

Marlene K. Freehill – President

Jean Scantlebury – Vice President

Lucille Whitby- Treasurer

Carol M. Lustyik – Corresponding Secretary

Susan Corbett – Recording Secretary

Susan I. Wegner

Arlene Piekara-Smith

Betty Johnson

Beverly Jappen

Doreen Scott

Jennifer Corcoran