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How we started...
Beatrice Martin Peck began advocating
for the welfare of Franklin County's homeless animals in the early 1940's
and continued to do so until her death in 1967. She founded the
Franklin County Humane Society in 1946 and, through her own expense and
effort, opened what is known today as the Bea Martin Peck Animal Shelter
on the 19th of June 1949. At that time, it cost $60,000 to build
what was considered a state-of-the-art shelter including an apartment
to house the Animal Control Officer and his family. Today, it would
cost nearly $500,000 to build a similar facility and today, the apartment
is used to house animals awaiting permanent placement. Beatrice
and her group of faithful supporters investigated reports of cruelty towards
animals in
the community, housed and cared for
animals needing assistance, and established an adoption program for the
community-all the while creating a living legacy that remains today.
Prior to her efforts, the stray or otherwise unwanted animals were used
for medical testing and had no voice. Beatrice's efforts led to
the enactment of many ordinances and regulations regarding animal care
that remain today.
...and how we've continued...
The Bea Martin Peck Animal Shelter is still a private, non-profit shelter operating by the same philosophy under which it was established over 50 years ago through the tireless efforts of its staff and volunteers.
230 West 19th Street; Ottawa, KS 66067
785-242-2967