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Jasper-Lakes Area Humane Society
We are proud to have the Jasper-Lakes Area Humane Society online with a professional website system at www.jlahs.org - The JLAHS strives to promote humane care and treatment of animals needing protection in the area served by the society, to seek return of lost animals to their owners, to seek suitable homes for animals without owners, to discourage cruelty to animals and prevent animal suffering, to influence public opinion with respect to care, treatment and welfare of animals, to educate the public in animal welfare areas, and to promote spay/neuter programs as a method of animal population control.
Visit them online today and browse the database of pets available for adoption, download a donation form, or better yet, download a membership application and become a member of the JLAHS. The Society holds meetings on the first Monday of each month at the Jasper City Hall Council Chambers and would love to see you there!
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