Humane Society of Elkhart County

It’s been almost 2 weeks since our new director has started and now that she has her feet wet, I decided now would be a good time to let you all know who she is!

BRISTOL — The new executive director of the Humane Society of Elkhart County says she’s ready to tackle some large tasks.

Anne Reel, an Elkhart resident, will be responsible for donor development, managing employees and volunteers, interacting with local municipalities and implementing HSEC board policies as executive director.

The humane society took in more than 12,000 abused and unwanted animals in 2008 and Reel is prepared to continue protecting animals in 2009.

“We at the humane society have many challenges ahead with the influx of animal intake due to the economy, but I’m confident we will be successful in our quest to save and protect Elkhart County’s abused and unwanted animals,” Reel said.

Reel has more than 30 years of experience as an executive director for nonprofit organizations.

She replaces the former executive director, Eric Durcinka, as he starts the Indiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. INSPCA is dedicated to state unification to end animal suffering, neglect and overpopulation.

The shelter has been operating on 1 commercial washer and 4 commercial dryers for years and years.  The dryers have broken down over 10 times just since I’ve been at the shelter.  It cripples us when it’s down because we have so much laundry here at the shelter.  Especially in the winter time when all our dogs need blankets in their kennels at night.  We probably do between 12-15 loads of laundry each day.  One of our board members went on a mission to hook us up with a new washer and dryer.  After failing at all the big names like Lowes and Menards, she thought she would try the local guys just to see if they could help.  Low and behold they did!

Below is our Brand New state of the art Washer and Dryer donated by Higley TV & Appliances!

From Left to Right:  Carl Higley, Owner of Higley TV & Appliances, Anne Reel, Executive Director for HSEC & Rachel Dennis, Assistant Director for the HSEC.

Thank you Higley from the bottom of our hearts!  We can’t wait to try them out!

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