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Benton Franklin Humane Society
Our Programs and Services
Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. The Benton-Franklin Humane Society operates an animal shelter at 8620 W. Gage Blvd, Kennewick, WA. Unwanted pets may be dropped off at the shelter, with prior approval (call 374-4235), during shelter operating hours. To cover expenses and provide for care of animals, BFHS charges the following fees:
Single animal surrender - $50.00
Litter surrender (2 or more) - $75.00*
*50% percent of a litter fee is rebated upon evidence that the mother has been spayed.
See Adoption Fees page for current fees.
Emergency Management and Disaster Relief. The Benton-Franklin Humane Society aids the community in the evacuation of animals during natural disasters and arranges shelter and housing for displaced animals while their families are in need. The Humane Society was instrumental in assisting the Red Cross and Emergency Management teams with dozens of animal rescues during the 1996 floods and provided FREE care and housing for over 40 displaced pets until they could be reunited with their families.
Fundraising Programs. We are always in need of financial resources in order to support Benton-Franklin Humane Society and it's programs. Learn more about our efforts, current fundraising programs and ways to contribute!
Humane Education. Humane Education is not a new concept at all. As early as 1933 the National P.T.A. Congress issued the following statement in support of humane education:
Single animal surrender - $50.00
Litter surrender (2 or more) - $75.00*
*50% percent of a litter fee is rebated upon evidence that the mother has been spayed.
See Adoption Fees page for current fees.
Emergency Management and Disaster Relief. The Benton-Franklin Humane Society aids the community in the evacuation of animals during natural disasters and arranges shelter and housing for displaced animals while their families are in need. The Humane Society was instrumental in assisting the Red Cross and Emergency Management teams with dozens of animal rescues during the 1996 floods and provided FREE care and housing for over 40 displaced pets until they could be reunited with their families.
Fundraising Programs. We are always in need of financial resources in order to support Benton-Franklin Humane Society and it's programs. Learn more about our efforts, current fundraising programs and ways to contribute!
Humane Education. Humane Education is not a new concept at all. As early as 1933 the National P.T.A. Congress issued the following statement in support of humane education:
"Children trained to extend justice, kindness, and mercy to animals become more than just kind and considerate in their relations with each other. Character training along these lines will result in men and women of broader sympathies. more humane, more law-abiding - in every respect more valuable citizens.
"Humane education is teaching in the schools and colleges of the nation the principles of justice, goodwill. and humanity toward all life. The cultivation of the spirit of kindness to animals is but the starting point towards that larger humanity which includes one's fellow of every race and clime. A generation of people trained in these principles will solve their international difficulties as neighbors and not as enemies."
"Humane education is teaching in the schools and colleges of the nation the principles of justice, goodwill. and humanity toward all life. The cultivation of the spirit of kindness to animals is but the starting point towards that larger humanity which includes one's fellow of every race and clime. A generation of people trained in these principles will solve their international difficulties as neighbors and not as enemies."
The Benton-Franklin Humane Society offers humane education classes for all levels - from preschool through twelfth grade. Our classes promote safety and kindness towards animals and demonstrate proper animal care and control. Presentations range in length from 15 to 60 minutes, depending on the age level, scheduling and curriculum needs.
Topics typically covered in our classes include:
* Pet ownership responsibilities
* Love of animals and our kindness to all living things
* Safety around animals and bite prevention
* The need to license, vaccinate, and pet population control
* The various services provided by the BFHS to the Tri-Cities
BFHS staff and volunteers are available to conduct classes as schedules and resources permit. We also have information booths at various community events; Family-a-Fair, Benton-Franklin County Fair, 4th of July in the Park, etc. We also conduct shelter tours and have extensive literature available at the shelter to educate the community and help individuals with specific animal care topics.
Obedience Classes. Anyone who has ever spent any time attempting to find a good, caring home for an unwanted dog knows the problems involved in such a venture. Basic dog obedience classes provide new pet owners with the training tools necessary to make their pet/owner relationship a rewarding, life-long one. Since the establishment of this program in 1995, the BFHS has provided more than 20 Basic Dog Obedience classes, reaching well over 200 pet owners. Our instructors have been instrumental in assisting the Humane Society in the placement and handling of dozens of "special cases". Please contact the Shelter today at (509) 374-4235 for more information on our Classes
Pet-Assisted Therapy. Conducted by Benton-Franklin Humane Society trained volunteers, this program provides in-home pet visitations for handicapped and/or confined children and adults in our community. These visitations bring a little bit of love and happiness to the infirmed and have been beneficial in the recovery of many. We currently have over two dozen volunteers that visit over a dozen nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the Tri-Cities on a regular basis. We are always recruiting new volunteers for the program as well as welcoming agency requests to receive P.A.T. visitations.
Reference Library. The Benton-Franklin Humane Society maintains a sizeable collection of reading materials, as well as video tapes concerning pet ownership, wildlife, pet care responsibilities, breed identification and other pet related topics. The material in the Reference Library is available for student research, and can be used either in the shelter or checked out for use at home.
Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) Over the last several years, the Benton-Franklin Humane Society's SNAP program has provided financial assistance to thousands of low-income and elderly pet owners making it more affordable for them to alter their pets. This program plays an instrumental part in the Humane Society's efforts to decrease the pet over-population problem in our community.
Cruelty Investigations. Working with the Benton and Franklin County Sheriff's Departments and local Police Departments, Tri-Cities Animal Control investigates all reports of cruelty and neglect. Since TCAC has a contract with local governments for this service, the Humane Society cannot become directly involved, except in the case of a pet rescue. The Society will provide advice to anyone regarding observations of abuse and suggestions on handling the situation. For direct intervention, call your local law enforcement office or Tri-Cities Animal Control at 545-3740.
Topics typically covered in our classes include:
* Pet ownership responsibilities
* Love of animals and our kindness to all living things
* Safety around animals and bite prevention
* The need to license, vaccinate, and pet population control
* The various services provided by the BFHS to the Tri-Cities
BFHS staff and volunteers are available to conduct classes as schedules and resources permit. We also have information booths at various community events; Family-a-Fair, Benton-Franklin County Fair, 4th of July in the Park, etc. We also conduct shelter tours and have extensive literature available at the shelter to educate the community and help individuals with specific animal care topics.
Obedience Classes. Anyone who has ever spent any time attempting to find a good, caring home for an unwanted dog knows the problems involved in such a venture. Basic dog obedience classes provide new pet owners with the training tools necessary to make their pet/owner relationship a rewarding, life-long one. Since the establishment of this program in 1995, the BFHS has provided more than 20 Basic Dog Obedience classes, reaching well over 200 pet owners. Our instructors have been instrumental in assisting the Humane Society in the placement and handling of dozens of "special cases". Please contact the Shelter today at (509) 374-4235 for more information on our Classes
Pet-Assisted Therapy. Conducted by Benton-Franklin Humane Society trained volunteers, this program provides in-home pet visitations for handicapped and/or confined children and adults in our community. These visitations bring a little bit of love and happiness to the infirmed and have been beneficial in the recovery of many. We currently have over two dozen volunteers that visit over a dozen nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the Tri-Cities on a regular basis. We are always recruiting new volunteers for the program as well as welcoming agency requests to receive P.A.T. visitations.
Reference Library. The Benton-Franklin Humane Society maintains a sizeable collection of reading materials, as well as video tapes concerning pet ownership, wildlife, pet care responsibilities, breed identification and other pet related topics. The material in the Reference Library is available for student research, and can be used either in the shelter or checked out for use at home.
Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) Over the last several years, the Benton-Franklin Humane Society's SNAP program has provided financial assistance to thousands of low-income and elderly pet owners making it more affordable for them to alter their pets. This program plays an instrumental part in the Humane Society's efforts to decrease the pet over-population problem in our community.
Cruelty Investigations. Working with the Benton and Franklin County Sheriff's Departments and local Police Departments, Tri-Cities Animal Control investigates all reports of cruelty and neglect. Since TCAC has a contract with local governments for this service, the Humane Society cannot become directly involved, except in the case of a pet rescue. The Society will provide advice to anyone regarding observations of abuse and suggestions on handling the situation. For direct intervention, call your local law enforcement office or Tri-Cities Animal Control at 545-3740.
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