The Athens community has found companionship through the adoption of pets due to spending more time at home, bringing to light the important role that pet shelters are playing during the pandemic.
Shelter space for homeless pets is always at a premium, especially in Athens, so when the Athens Area Humane Society more than doubles its shelter space, it’s a big deal.
The Athens Area Humane Society hosted Bark & Brew on Sept. 12, 2020. The event featured drinks from all local breweries to raise funds for local animals in need.
Almost a dozen animal shelters and humane societies in Northeast Georgia were among 150 facilities statewide that will receive grants this year from the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
