Spotlight on Broome County Humane Society
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce is shining its spotlight on the non-profit, the Broome County Humane Society.
The Humane Society on Conklin Avenue in Binghamton, cares for over 150 animals at any given time, with the goal of someone adopting them into their forever home.
The facility offers several services to the community, including a spay-neuter clinic every Thursday and two Mondays each month, grooming, vaccinations, boarding and more.
The fundraising coordinator, Kim Broderick, says they could always use more volunteers, especially with kitten season right around the corner.
'Those types of needs are going to be great. Whether it's the kitten replacement milk, the kitten food, puppy food, there's always a need. Blankets, towels so, we're gearing up because we're really starting to get busy,' said Broderick.
Broderick says last year, the Humane Society donated around 1,500 pounds of pet food to people in the community.
The non-profit is running its Petals for Paws hanging basket fundraiser, where you can purchase flowers and plants to raise money through May 15.
You get your flowers by visiting bchumanesoc.com.
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