Recently you may have heard reports about discussions between the Lynchburg Humane Society and the City of Lynchburg. As someone who cares about the well being of the pets in our community, you are important to us and our efforts. We are writing to share information and to ask for your help. Some fifty years ago the Lynchburg Humane Society was founded on the idea that the pets of this community mattered. Since that early beginning the City of Lynchburg has partnered with the Humane Society to provide pound services for the community. We feel that this has been a worthwhile partnership for the citizens of Lynchburg. The Lynchburg Humane Society, under the leadership of its Board of Directors, is poised to take the next step in its journey to prevent the unnecessary euthanasia of animals in our City and to solve the problem of pet overpopulation. This journey began in earnest three years ago when Makena Yarbrough was employed as our first full time Executive Director. Under her