About Us
The Animal Control and Welfare Project, Inc. is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) West Virginia corporation with operating funds based on donations, grants, fundraising events, and membership dues.
Board Members
The Board of Directors for year 2009 include:
President - Melissa Jacobs
Vice President - Anna Ziegler
Treasurer - Mike Cales
Secretary - Terry McMahon
Jerry Wheeler (Hinton City / Summers County Animal Control Officer)
Amy Angell
Kay Blose
Sam Crook
Ted Kula
Kim Rodes
Littleton Tazewell
Volunteers
ACWP, Inc. Chief Grant Writer:
Cheryl Kula
Purposes
The purposes of this corporation are:
the prevention of cruelty to animals
the relief of suffering among animals
the extension of humane education
to provide humane care and treatment for all animals needing protection within the area served by the Corporation
to seek to return lost animals to their owners
to seek suitable homes for animals without owners
to provide services to low income families for spay / neuter of their pets.
This organization serves the Summers County, West Virginia area. While we wish we had the funds and capabilities to do so, we can not take in animals or provide spay / neuter assistance to anyone outside the Summers County area.
Funding
ACWP, Inc. operating funds are based on donations, grants, fundraising events, and membership dues.
Physical Address
At this time, ACWP, Inc. does not have an animal shelter and our pets are kept in foster homes.
Mailing Address
Animal Control and Welfare Project, Inc.
P.O. Box 236
Hinton, WV 25951
Phone Number
304-466-6935 (voicemail only)
Please note that our phone messages are checked by volunteers. We will return your calls as soon as possible.
If you are calling long distance regarding an adoption, we recommend that you provide us with an e-mail address so that we can communicate in that fashion.
E-Mail Address
ACWP, Inc. Membership Fee
Our annual membership dues are free for students 16 years old or less, $5 for Bronze membership, $15 for Silver membership, and $25 for Gold membership. On or after July 1st, your dues will carry you until December 31st of the following year. Free student memberships do not have a vote at meetings.
Our Hours
We do not have a physical facility, as of yet. Hours for adoptions, pick-ups, placements and investigations are made by appointment and are possible through the generous time donated by our staff of volunteers. We appreciate your patience in helping us with scheduling.
Non-Discrimination Notice
ACWP, Inc. is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation.
ACWP, Inc. does not discriminate in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals with disabilities, or in any aspect of their operations.
ACWP, Inc. also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.