Inter-Agency Partners

The problems facing animals in Berks County can't be overcome by any one person or one organization.  These problems also don't stop at the Berks County border.  That's why the HSBC has been at the vanguard of partnering with other agencies, groups and organizations.

For too long animal welfare groups have focused on the differences and disagreements between groups and their various philosophies.  The HSBC decided that it was time to look for common ground instead.  By looking at common goals and working together, we are trying to make a difference in the lives of animals that is only possible through collaboration. 

From our 2000 partnership with Berks Women In Crisis to form the PetNet program, recognized by Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government for innovation, to our groundbreaking 2005 partnership with the Safe Cat Network to address the horrible problem of feral cat euthanasia in shelters, the HSBC has been reaching out to partners in Berks County and beyond.

Inter-Agency Partners

Humane League of Lancaster County (HSBC and HLLC have entered into a reciprocal assistance agreement.  Download the press release PDF by clicking here.)

Safe Cat Network (Feral Cat Initiative)

Pennsylvania State Animal Response Team

Berks County Animal Response Team (HSBC is Berks County's lead agency)

Humane Society of Lebanon County

Berks Women In Crisis (PetNet)

Berks County Office of Aging (Ani-Meals On Wheels)

Animal Rescue League of Berks County (Berks CART Resource Partner)

Plus, many, many breed placements groups and others (we'll get them all on soon!)