A Look Back - July 1, 1972
July 1, 1972 – The new shelter, located on Highway 22, opens. In 2006, Moore Humane purchased 12.5 acres of prime real estate for the purpose of constructing a new state-of-the-art animal welfare facility which will include an adoption center, veterinary clinic and education center. In 2008, Moore Humane Society ...
A Look Back - October 1971, Breaking Ground
October 1971 – Officers, Directors and members of Moore Humane Society gather to break ground for the new shelter located on Highway 22, near the intersection of Highway 15/501 and Highway 22. For more information about Moore Humane Society, please visit www.moorehumane.org Join us on Facebook!
A Look Back - July 21, 1971
July 21, 1971 - Moore Humane Society announces they will launch a campaign to raise $100,000 for the construction of a modern animal shelter and reserves to pay for operation and maintenance costs going forward. To learn more about Moore Humane Society, please visit www.moorehumane.org Join us on Facebook!
A Look Back - July 12, 1967
On July 10, 1967, Chairmen of the Board Leon H. Baker, announces a new animal shelter, adjacent to and leased from Maple Lawn Animal Clinic in Vass, is fully operational. To learn more about Moore Humane Society and our 45 year history, please visit www.moorehumane.org. Together we are Saving Moore ...
A Look Back - March 8, 1967
March 6, 1967, during a presentation to the county commissioners, Moore Humane Society proposes a contract between the Society and the county in which the Humane Society will take over, operate and maintain the county dog pound. July 5, 1967 - the North Carolina Legislature passes a bill authorizing the ...
A Look Back - Moore Humane Society's First Adoption
Shown is a photo of the first adoption through Moore Humane Society. The photo is undated but based on the description, it had to been before September 9, 1966. Tawney looks so pleased to have found a new home! What a wonderful piece of history! If you are interested in ...
A Look Back - August 31, 1966
This advertisement, promoting the Founders Meeting of the Humane Society of Moore County, appeared in both the Sandhills Citizen and Moore County News on August 31, 1966. About 100 people attended the meeting on September 9th and the following officers were elected: Mrs. Constance M. Baker, chairmen and secretary; Raymond ...
A Look Back: June 15th, 1966
June 15, 1966 - Six Letters to the Editor appear in the Pilot, offering support and financial help to establish a humane society. One of the letters is from from Raymond E. North, Moore Humane Society's first President (and father of Oliver North). To learn more about Moore Humane Society ...
Moore Humane Society Celebrates 45 Years!
On August 18, 2011, Moore Humane Society will celebrate its 45th Anniversary. It is with the support of the community that we have come this far and we hope you will join us in celebrating this important milestone with us! Over the next year, we will share articles and photos ...
