WCHS exists to be a community leader providing services and resources that enrich the relationship between animals and humans through advocacy, education, and animal welfare. With this mission in mind, programs have been developed to assist the pets and people of the community. These programs include a low-cost spay and neuter program, a temporary safe haven for animals as their people flee from violent situations, and food assistance for Wood County residents in need. The shelter mainly houses cats and dogs, with the occasional pocket pet. Most of the pets cared for by the shelter arrive as owner surrenders, strays (cats only), or through animal cruelty and neglect cases. These pets are spayed and neutered and receive necessary medical care (dentals, blood work, x-rays, heart worm treatment to name a few) by our shelter veterinarian prior to being ready for adoption. Daily cleaning and care of the pets at the shelter is provided by a devoted team of staff and volunteers. WCHS does not receive funding from the ASPCA or the Humane Society of the United States for daily operations. The shelter employs one full-time Humane Agent, which is made possible by funding granted from the Wood County Commissioners, annually. A volunteer Board of Directors, consisting of 10-15 local leaders, attend monthly meetings to discuss the administrative, fiscal, and policy related decisions for the shelter, as well as plan major fundraising events and manage the building and grounds.