The Schuyler County Humane Society needs your help to build a shelter to house pets looking for a new home.

Humane Society members have been operating without a shelter for nearly eight years.

Even without a shelter, the Schuyler Humane Society is working to save the lives of pets every day. Since it was founded back in 2002, volunteers have been working closely with the county pound, in order to save dogs and cats like these before they are euthanized.

Why is this an important project for Schuyler County?

Amanda Shoemaker, Humane Society Volunteer said, "The pets don't have a voice. There needs to be someone to have a voice for dogs and cats."

But without a shelter, the humane society is working with limited resources and locations in which to move the animals. Now thanks to the donation of this Volvo, volunteers are hoping to raise some of the funds they'll need to build a humane society to save pets like these.

Shoemaker said, "I think the key is yes we can survive without a shelter because we have for so many years but we need a shelter to have an actual physical presence for the humane society."

Volunteers are selling 25 dollar raffle tickets for a chance to win this car to raise money. Although Humane Society Member Amanda Shoemaker says although only one person can drive it home, it's really all about building a shelter for these animals who deserve a good home and a good life.

The drawing for the car will occur at Smiles Day in Rushville on September 18.

Raffle tickets to win this car are on sale for $25 right now as part of the Warren C. Merz Memorial Raffle for a 1999 Emerald Green Volvo C70 Coupe Light Turbo.

Tickets may be purchased from any Schuyler Co. Humane Society Member or at the following businesses:
Andrews Antiques
M&D Drugstore
Rushville Veterinary Clinic
South Side Antiques & Kitchen Emporium
First Bankers Trust Company
Rushville State Bank
Wilson Veterinary Clinic


The car is in excellent condition, 41,500 +/- miles, 2.3 liter, 236HP, 5 cyl, DOHC, Turbocharged and intercooled Engine, Magnificent Dolby Pro-Logic surround sound stereo (10 speakers-400 watt amp/CD/Cassette/AM-FM), new tires, excellent maintenance record, leather heated seats, traction control

Car donated by friends and family of Warren C. Merz, a dedicated animal lover, who sadly took his life in November 2008. Proceeds to benefit the Schuyler County Humane Society.

Need not be present to win.