We began as a community “grass roots” effort to help the animals of the Long Beach Peninsula. Dawn Gregory formed the Pet Protectors, a small non-profit organization. Another small group began under the name of the Humane Society.


The Pet Protectors and the Humane Society joined forces under the name Humane Society resulting in today’s South Pacific County Humane Society.


The City of Long Beach granted us an extended lease for the land that holds the animal shelter with a yearly rent of $1.


Funding for the Humane Society came from a $50,000 grant, a fundraising mailer raising $5,000 to $6,000, a classic car raffle and $10,000 from a Will.


A ground breaking ceremony took place on October 4, 1996 and construction began on October 7, 1996. Major contributors were; Steve Langer, Steve Newell, Milt Wadler, Maria Patten, Krissy Lindsey, Billie Sacks and Doris Holcomb. Mr. Phil Olsen of the Longview Humane Society was a vital consultant in the construction phase of the shelter.


The Humane Society was constructed with the help / donations of local businesses. Here is a brief listing: Don Anderson of Peninsula Plumbing, Gary Miller of Universal Services, Ford Electric, Tony Mourikas, Jeff Dorr and Miller Paints.


We would also like to acknowledge those unnamed volunteers, business and contributors who are not listed here. These gifts of time, goods and/or services have allowed us to reach out to the community and better serve our animals in need and we thank you.