A year in Review - 2024
Celebrating 125 Years
Founded by Athens socialite Louise DuBose, the focus of the Athens Humane Society (as it was called then) was to end the cruelty and neglect of carriage horses in the days before automobiles. Eventually, the Society expanded its work to include developing animal protection laws. The Humane Society is the oldest secular charity in Athens!
Today, the Athens Area Humane Society remains steadfast in its vision – to create a society where all dogs and cats have a loving home and the bond between pets and people is celebrated.
Our Impact
Working to create a more humane society.
We rescue and protect companion animals by providing for their wellbeing, uniting them with loving homes, and advocating for a compassionate society. Thanks to all our volunteers, fosters, donors that have contributed toward our impact in 2023:
1,420
pets have found homes
8,598
pets have been spayed/neutered
71,138
lbs of pet food distributed
Want to be a part of something meaningful?
Become an AAHS volunteer!
Your time is one of the most valuable gifts you can give! Join us in our mission to save more lives and help animals in need. We could not do our lifesaving work without the help of our beloved volunteers.
