MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Humane Society of Southern Illinois says they are continuing to support local pets and their owners despite closing its Murphysboro facility a year ago. The organization has shifted its focus to helping pets remain in their homes.

In the past year, the society said they have sold more than 343 spay/neuter vouchers and distributed more than 1,200 bags of pet food, along with providing 264 flea and tick preventatives.

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"We're still here, helping animals as we have for nearly 70 years," said a representative from the Humane Society.

The organization partner

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