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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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        <ExplanationTxt>FORM 990 - ORGANIZATIONS MISSIONTHE PURPOSE OF THE WATAUGA HUMANE SOCIETY IS TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING: A WELL-EQUIPPED AND APPROPRIATELY STAFFED FACILITY WHERE THE CITIZENS OF WATAUGA COUNTY CAN BRING UNWANTED OR ABANDONED ANIMALS; RELIEF OF SUFFERING AMONG ANIMALS; PROVISIONS OF FOOD, SHELTER, MEDICAL CARE AND LOVE TO HOMELESS ANIMALS WHILE THEY AWAIT PERMANENT HOMES; ASSISTANCE WITH CONTROL OF UNWANTED ANIMALS BY OFFERING LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES; EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL OWNERSHIP AND CARE.</ExplanationTxt>
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