The Centralia Humane Society is served by a board of directors, volunteers and members. We are a no kill animal rescue facility serving Marion and Clinton Counties. All monies come from public donations and are used for spaying and neutering, animal health care, food, medication and maintenance and upkeep of shelter facility.
Mission and Vision
At the Centralia Humane Society, it is our mission to promote the humane treatment of animals, to provide educational services to the community concerning the appropriate treatment & care of animals, to prevent & investigate cases of cruelty to animals, & to advocate for the enforcement of all laws relative to our mission.
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