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Macon County Animal Control and Care Center

The Macon County Animal Control and Care Center is a municipal facility under the direct supervision of the Macon County Sheriff's Office. Not only is the center committed to finding adoptable animals homes, they are also committed to the enforcement and prosecution of animal abuse. We are the only "open admissions" facility in Macon County and that means no Macon County animal is ever turned away from the shelter regardless of health, age, breed or temperament. Most of the animals entering our shelter are lost or owner surrenders. The remaining are comprised of animals seized by Animal Control Officers in animal cruelty/neglect cases or code enforcement cases. Being the only open admission public animal shelter in Macon County means we never stop taking in animals, never take a breather on intake for a week, and we never limit new animals even if we have staff shortage. Therefore, in order to treat every savable animal, significant resources are needed. This is why our partnership with the Decatur & Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation is so critical. We are extremely Thankful for all of our valued partnerships with various rescues groups, Humane Society, enthusiastic adopters, army of compassionate volunteers, dedicated foster homes and the generosity of many Macon County donors and supporters.

Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County

The Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County originated July 12, 1923. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization and donations to us are tax deductible. The Humane Society is a no-kill facility. Our primary goals are to reduce pet overpopulation and find forever, loving homes for the sick, injured, abused, neglected, and abandoned animals in Decatur and Macon county that come into our facility. While we are supportive of the Macon County Animal Control and Care Facility and work with them for the benefit of the animals in our community, we are a separate entity. Our TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) program for feral cats helps to reduce cat overpopulation. The Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County has spayed and neutered thousands of cats under our TNR program. All cats in the program are spayed or neutered, vaccinated for rabies and distemper, left ear tipped, and returned to their area or relocated to barn homes. We offer discount spay/neuter programs throughout the year to low income, unemployed pet owners, senior citizens, and qualifying persons in need. Local veterinarian clinics help those who qualify with discount spay/neuter services. The Humane Society's funding comes primarily from donations from the public. We receive no state or federal funding. Financial support through donations is a must for us to help the animals in our facility as well as continue our TNR and discount spay/neuter programs.