History and Purpose

Sanger Area Humane Society (SHS) is a non-profit corporation formed in 1987, and is recognized by both state and federal governments as a tax-exempt charitable organization.The society is overseen by a Board of Directors who responsible for setting policy, fundraising, etc.

On May 15, 1987 we celebrated the opening of our animal shelter and placement center in space provided in a veterinarian's office. Within a few weeks it became readily apparent that we were a success and would need more space. For the next two years we rented space in Sanger.

Finally, in February 1990, we realized another milestone when we moved into our own property. We own a two acre parcel on the banks of the Kings River in the Sanger Riverbottom. We use the small house for administration and the housing of cats.

In 1991 the Rotary Club of Sanger donated and constructed a new kennel building to accommodate the dogs we have available. The building was named in honor of Dr. Walter Barnhart, now deceased, a longtime veterinarian and founder of Rotary in Sanger. Our adoption rate is well over 92% an achievement not easily accomplished these days.  Our Shelter has a contract with the City of Sanger to provide animal control services within city limits.   This includes investigation of bites, vicious animals, nuisances, neglect and cruelty cases, pick up of stray animals and emergency services for those animals whose owners are unknown.  Additionally, we work closly with the Department of Fish and Game.

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