1.) What is AWNLC?

AWNLC stands for Animal Welfare Network of Lane County. We are an "umbrella" group, meaning that our chief activity is co-coordinating and supporting the combined activities among the many and varied animal welfare and animal interest groups within the county. We provide communication between the diverse groups, hold programs of interest to many, and provide a forum and a broader-based organization to facilitate the combined activities and programs of the various groups who might not have the resources or ability to be effective on their own.

2.) Who are members of the Animal Welfare Network of Lane County?

Our membership includes most of the responsible animal welfare organizations, rescue groups, animal-oriented citizens' groups, species-specific interest groups and public interest groups concerned with the well-being of animals. We are all interested in the interaction of animals and humans within the community. From feral cat spay and neuter, to llama rescue, to shelter animal rescue, to concerned citizens working to end pet overpopulation, AWNLC serves to support their efforts.

3.) How do I join AWNLC?

There are no dues or formal membership requirements. Anyone who is a member of an organization under the AWNLC umbrella or just interested in those issues can belong.

4.) Does AWNLC have any activities or projects of its own?

Yes. AWNLC publishes the Animal Resource Directory, which is the only comprehensive source of information about the whole variety of services and organizations specifically dedicated to animal welfare and animal-related services in Lane County. In addition to listing all the AWNLC local resource organizations, their contact information and descriptions of their services and activities, this essential Directory lists emergency contact information for all animal assistance issues, valuable information about the general nature of animal welfare in Lane County, and coordinated service information for Law Enforcement and animal emergency groups; locally, state-wide, and nationally.

AWNLC also facilitates several different community projects and action committees, including solving the funding crises for the Lane County Animal Services (LCAS), addressing the pet overpopulation holocaust, and promoting programs to educate the public about animal well-being issues. The Adaptathon Committee has been so successful, it has now become its own entity - Animals, Inc., sponsoring periodic adoption and microchip clinics. Another committee has become a non-profit dedicated to creating a Community Veterinary Clinic to serve our low- and no-income community.

In addition, AWNLC has operated a booth at the Eugene Celebration to provide information to the general public about the activities and the concerns of our member organizations. Literature from every AWN organization is available there, as well as opportunities to sign up for volunteer programs.

5). How can I obtain an Animal Resource Directory?

The Directory is distributed for free by AWNLC to all Lane County law enforcement organizations, hospitals, social service agencies, public and private animal care facilities and veterinarians, and most all other agencies and organizations who have need of timely and accurate information about what's available to confront any animal issue that might come up for them. Also, extra copies of the Directory are sometimes available from several of those facilities and agencies. AWNLC groups may also be able to provide the Directory to interested parties. Or, you can click on this link and send an e-mail to request a Directory: awnlc@aol.com.

6.) What if I have or know of an animal in trouble, or who needs rescuing or other assistance? What if I have a complaint about an animal?

First of all, check with the designated City or County organization responsible for animal control in your neighborhood. Then check the comprehensive listings in the Animal Resource Directory, or check the links and the list of local, state, and national animal welfare organizations here.

7.) Are you a part of the Government? Are you the "Task Force"? Are you affiliated with Greenhill?

No. AWNLC is a private group and our leadership is an executive committee made up of volunteers recruited from our various organizations. The LCARA Task Force was formed by law by the Lane County Commissioners to deal with animal overpopulation issues within the County and the funding issues regarding Lane County Animal Regulation Authority. Some Task Force members are also part of AWNLC, however. Greenhill is a separate, private non-profit animal welfare organization and shelter. It does great work, but AWNLC is not part of either organization, although both are members of AWNLC.

8.) How can I contact The Animal Welfare Network of Lane County about an issue or special interest of concern to me?

You can email us or check our contact information on the Contact Us page. We'll do our best to put you in touch with the proper organization from among our members. Also check the Services & Contacts page for more resources.

9.) How can I stay current about Animal Welfare issues in Lane County?

That's easy. Just visit this website often!  

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