Athens Area Humane Society in Athens, Georgia
About Athens Area Humane Society
Athens Area Humane Society is a humane society in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Athens Area Humane Society, about 2.5 mi away.
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33.94671, -83.40668
What Athens Area Humane Society does
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- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Athens Area Humane Society1030 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, GAHumane society2.5 mi
- Athens Area Humane Society1781 Mars Hill Rd, Watkinsville, GAHumane society4.9 mi
- Athens Animal Control125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GAAnimal control5.0 mi
- Athens-Clarke County Animal Control45 Beaverdam Rd, Winterville, GAAnimal control5.7 mi
- One More Animal Rescue190 Chandler Ray Rd, Athens, GAAnimal rescue7.7 mi
- Sweet olive Farm animal rescue880 Parkview Rd, Winterville, GAAnimal rescue9.0 mi
- A New Hope: Animal Sanctuary & Education Center64 Yeargin Ct, Winterville, GAAnimal sanctuary11 mi
- ReDux Equine Rescue Inc.204 Mitchell Farm Rd, Colbert, GAAnimal rescue12 mi
- Oconee County Animal Control1171 Branch Rd, Bishop, GAAnimal control12 mi
- Clover Run Rescue268 Brockton Loop, Jefferson, GAAnimal rescue13 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Athens Area Humane Society located?
Athens Area Humane Society is at 191 Alps Rd, Athens, GA 30606 in Clarke County.
What are the hours of Athens Area Humane Society?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (706) 850-8777 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Athens Area Humane Society?
Start on athenshumanesociety.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Athens Area Humane Society?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Related guides
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.
- The First 30 Days With a Rescue DogA week-by-week plan for decompression, routines, house training, the first vet visit and the behaviors that are normal early on.