Community Partner Profile of Katie Benson: Coming to the aid of the forgotten

Katie Benson is Assistant Facility Manager and Volunteer Coordinator/Fundraising for the Humane Society of Eastern Carolina. Her start in the Humane Society was a bit unconventional. She started volunteering and it than led to a full time position. “A friend of mine is on the Humane Society board and asked me to volunteer for a [...]

National Issues of the Humane Society

The National Humane Society deals with issues not only in the US but across the world. The society tries to help the animals everywhere. There is always controversy with the Humane Society. Everyone does not agree with some of the things that goes on inside the society or some of the issues [...]

Humane Society of Eastern Carolina Adoption

Non-profit organizations depend on people in the community to volunteer or donate supplies and money. It’s not surprising that in the tough times that are creeping in from the economy that non-profits like the Humane Society of Eastern Carolina are struggling with making ends meet.
The adoption numbers since 2006 have slowly been descending and [...]

Humane Society’s Focus on Animal Cruelty

Animal Cruelty is a growing problem throughout the world. Fortunately, it’s an easily solved problem,but sadly people are failing to treat animals correctly on a daily basis. Animal cruelty is defined, as an act of violence or neglect perpetrated against animals. Abuse and dog/cock fighting like the Michael Vick Case, are excellent examples of this. [...]

Volunteering for the Humane Society

Have you ever visited your local Humane Society? If you have, you might have noticed different people partaking in different activities with the animals in the shelter. These people are most likely volunteers who take time out of their busy lives to help with these homeless animals.
The Humane Society of Eastern Carolina has [...]