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Contra Costa
Humane Society

609 Gregory Lane, Suite 210, Pleasant Hill, CA   94523      (925) 279-CCHS (2247)

What is Humane Ed.?
Before You Adopt
CA Ed. Code 44806
Contradictions
Declawing
Free to Good Home
Holiday Animal Safety
Warm Weather
What a Dog Needs
Words to Ponder
One at a Time

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"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."

-Anatole Francis

"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms."

-George Eliot

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If you feel distressed about the number of homeless animals facing euthanasia in Contra Costa County, find out more about the key to ending animal overpopulation.  If you love animals, advocate Spay/Neuter!

 

 


                        The Education Center

"For too long we have occupied ourselves with responding to the consequences of cruelty and abuse and have neglected the important task of building up an ethical system in which justice for animals is regarded as the norm rather than the exception. Our only hope is to put our focus on the education of the young."

                                                                                                                                                                                                                --John Hoyt      Lecture, Humane Society of the U.S.

 

 

We have printed materials available on many animal-related issues. 

Please call 925-279-2247 for more information.

 


 

Paws for thought... Just this year alone, 3-4 million animals will be euthanized - more than a quarter-million each month, 405 each hour,       one every nine seconds.

A devastating number of unwanted and unplanned animals are born each year without the guarantee of a forever home.  Each home found for these animals means one less home for an already-alive shelter animal facing euthanasia.  If you could do something simple to help end this needless destruction, wouldn't you?

PLEASE spay, neuter, adopt and spread the word! 

We can all make a difference in the lives of these animals.