Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County

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Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County

The Animal Welfare League is a private, non-profit Humane Society for all of Montgomery County. Its mission is: not to save lives but to prevent pain, fear and suffering; to provide sanctuary for unwanted, lost and neglected animals; to promote animal welfare through education; to strongly encourage pet population reduction; and to find permanent homes.

The shelter tries to place as many pets as possible into responsible homes, but many more animals are received each year than there are homes available. Unfortunately, a humane death is the best thing we can give these unwanted animals. The pet overpopulation problem can best be solved by convincing people that their pet should not breed and add to the problem, and by teaching them how to be responsible pet owners. Ten years ago, the shelter handled 2800 animals a year. That figure is now down to 2400. With continued public education, the League hopes to see that figure drop every year.

The League meets monthly and invites concerned citizens to join our work. The shelter may be contacted for time and place of next meeting. (362-8846)

Shelter Hours

Visitation and Adoption

Mon ?– Fri 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM


Receiving and Reclaiming

Mon ?– Fri 9:00AM ?– 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00AM ?– 1:00 PM


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What does the AWL do?

?· Maintains an animal shelter (at 1104 Big Four Arch Road, in Crawfordsville) and is responsible for all aspects of its operations.
?· Provides temporary shelter for lost, neglected, roaming and unwanted animals. Last year over 225 animals were reunited with their owners.
?· Adopts pets into responsible homes. Last year over 250 cats, dogs, small animals and farm animals were placed in permanent adoptive homes.
?· Works with towns within Montgomery County, the county itself and the city of Crawfordsville for better animal control.
?· Constantly works with local media in an effort to teach adults responsible pet ownership.
?· Works with Humane Organizations on state and national levels to improve conditions for all animals.
?· Provides 24 hours emergency service for injured animals.
?· Sponsors dog obedience classes in order to help dog owners understand proper pet training and discipline.
?· Provides Pet Visitation Programs for area Nursing Homes.
?· Works with scout troops and school age youngsters in an effort to make them responsible pet owning adults.
?· Speaks to civic clubs and other groups in a never-ending attempt to expose the humane ethic.
?· Investigates animal cruelty complaints.
?· Rents live traps for nuisance wildlife.

In the year 2000, over 2,650 animals in our community were affected by the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County.