History
On a Belleville back porch, neighbors Georgianna Frick and Rene Brandenburger, sat sipping sweet tea, when a frail pup wandered into the yard. They put down their tea, picked up the pup, and set about helping community animals in need. The mission has grown from a few community organizers serving together into a board-led multi-faceted non-profit shelter. BAHS often partners with organizations, especially our government run St. Clair County Animal Control (located just across the street from BAHS), to find homes for over 800 animals per year. We've earned a county-wide 98% save rate with a lot of dedication from local animal welfare stakeholders. In addition to saving animals, BAHS also hosts a community pet food pantry, educates the public on animal care, provides low-cost spay/neuter and vaccine clinics to community pets. There is also a a pets to the vet program providing financial assistance for vet services to families in the community who need it most.
Specialties
The Belleville Area Humane Society strives to improve the lives of homeless animals in our community through adoption, humane education, and community outreach. Last year BAHS treated 30 heartworm positive dogs; adopted out 807 fully vaccinated animals; provided supplies to 496 animals in foster; altered 451 community animals; served over 136,000 meals to community pets through our resource pantry.