What are your adoption procedures?

              See our Adoption Guidelines page

What is the difference between the Humane Society and Animal Control?

    Animal Control is located directly behind our shelter and is a division of the Police Department.  They are the policing arm of  animal welfare and handle abuse cases (cruelty and neglect).  They also pick up strays, aggressive or lost animals.  The Humane Society is a private, non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization whose mission is to find loving homes for homeless pets. 

How is the Humane Society funded?

     The Humane Society is a 501(c) 3 private, non-profit organization that receives no government funding and is not affiliated with any other animal welfare agency.  Our funding comes from our adoption fees, our thrift shop, special events, grants, foundations and the generous support of individuals and businesses.

How long do you keep animals in adoption?

     Unlike many shelters across the country, we have no time limits for the animals in adoption.  Once an animal is placed in adoption it will stay there until we find it a loving home - usually no longer than a month.

Do you provide owner request euthanasias and, if so, how much does it cost?

     Yes, we do provide this service and the fee is $20 for animals under 30 lbs. and $35 for animals over 30 lbs.

What does it cost to surrender an animal?

     We charge a nominal fee to help defray some of the costs of caring for the animals.  There is a minimum $20 per pet or $40 per litter, we do appreciate any additional donation that can be provided.  This fee covers the cost of shelter, electricity, food, water and staffing expenses.  This DOES NOT include the cost of vaccines, surgery, medications, or vet tech and adoption counselor staffing.

     Every pet costs HSSC at least $60 (3-day stay), and often significantly more....since adoptable animals stay with us until they find a new home.

What happens if I bring you an animal and there's no space available?                                                                  
In this case we ask that you hold the animal a while longer until space becomes available. This can be a problem especially in the springtime when many litters are being born and are being surrendered to us.  We will not turn away the pet, but there is an increased chance of euthansia.

Do you give rabies and other shots?

     No, we do not have a veterinarian on staff to give rabies shots as required by law.  We also do not provide other vet care or shots to animals that are not adopted from the shelter.

Where are you located?

     The shelter is located at 7215 Sallie Mood Drive between Eisenhower and Montgomery Crossroads.

I can't bring myself to come into your shelter. Seeing all of those homeless animals makes me too sad.                  
We realize that seeing homeless pets isn't easy. Please know that the animals in our care are safe, healthy, well fed and watered, cool in the summer and warm in the winter. If there aare pets that you see online and are interested in, our staff would be more than happy to bring them out to the lobby for you.