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‘A lot of cuteness’: Rescued beagles brought to Athens a year ago reunited at Humane Society

Athens Banner-Herald — In Athens, calling out the dogs generally involves a Saturday afternoon, a…
August 28, 2023

Athens Area Humane Society Selected as International Project with Purpose Site

Athens Area Humane Society Selected as International Project with Purpose Site Athens, Georgia (August 11,…
August 22, 2023

Athens Humane Society Opens the Betty White Bark Park

The Flagpole — Beloved actress and pop icon Betty White is still remembered fondly a…
May 24, 2023

Athens Area Humane Society to host annual Kitten Shower

The Red & Black — An event for all cat-lovers and friends of felines, the…
May 1, 2023

Athens Area Humane Society Building Agility Course to Honor Betty White

The Red & Black — In February, the Athens Area Humane Society will unveil their…
January 25, 2023

Athens News Matters: UGA Veterinary School and Humane Society Shelter Partnership

WUGA — In 2021, the UGA vet school and the Athens Area Humane Society partnered…
December 8, 2022

Athens Area Humane Society Unveils New Mural

The Red & Black — A new mural by local artist David Hale was revealed…
December 8, 2022

Beagles Rescued from Breeding Facility for Medical Experiments go to Foster Care in Athens

Athens Banner-Herald — The doors to a van opened late Wednesday afternoon at the Athens Area…
December 8, 2022

It’s cat adoption month. Here’s what you need to know about finding a feline friend

Athens Banner-Herald — Anais was a stray cat, recently taken off the streets and living…
December 8, 2022

Athens Area Humane Society Hosts Fall Festival Adoption Event

The Red & Black — From corgis and cotton candy to basketball toss and boradors,…
November 14, 2022

Athens Humane Society Unveils New David Hale Mural

Online Athens | Athens Banner-Herald — The Athens Area Humane Society unveiled a new mural…
November 14, 2022

Pet Ownership as a UGA Student

Pet Ownership as a UGA Student Apartments for Athens — "There are many properties that allow…
November 3, 2022

AAHS and UGA Partner to Meet Community Needs

AAHS and UGA Partner to Meet Community Needs UGA Today - New Shelter Medicine Program…
October 13, 2022

Athens Area Humane Society Welcomes Dr. Amanda Calvird to its Growing Spay/Neuter Clinic and Wellness Center

Athens Area Humane Society Welcomes Dr. Amanda Calvird to its Growing Spay/Neuter Clinic and Wellness…
September 15, 2022

UGA’s College of Veterinary Medicine Shelter Medicine Program Adds New Faculty Member

UGA’s College of Veterinary Medicine Shelter Medicine Program Adds New Faculty Member The University of…
July 11, 2022

AAHS Welcomes Two Veterinarians To Its Veterinary Clinic

Anticipating Growth, Athens Area Humane Society Welcomes Two Veterinarians to its Veterinary Clinic. Drs. Christina…
April 21, 2022

Jed Kaylor of the AAHS Receives Prestigious Certified Animal Welfare Administrator Credential

ATHENS, GA – Jed Kaylor, Program Director at the Athens Area Humane Society recently earned…
March 29, 2022

AAHS Recognizes Georgia Spay and Neuter Awareness Month

ATHENS, GA. In recognition of Governor Brian Kemp’s proclamation that February is Spay and Neuter…
February 1, 2022

AAHS Plans Celebration In Honor of Betty White’s 100th Birthday

ATHENS, GA - The Athens Area Humane Society announces that it will host a birthday…
January 17, 2022

Engenius received Silver w3 Award for Athens Area Humane Society website

Who's on the Move, UpstateBizSC - An Upstate digital marketing agency, Engenius, was presented with…
December 20, 2021

Doggie Determination – How AAHS Landed $2.2 Million in Gift Commitments in a Few Short Months

Turn Two Communications Planned Giving Accelerator program - AAHS quickly ran into a common dilemma…
December 6, 2021

A look at the Athens Area Humane Society’s new, expanded Mitchell Bridge Road facility

Online Athens | Athens Banner-Herald  - The Athens Area Humane Society is now open for…
September 14, 2021

Athens Area Humane Society celebrates new location

The Red & Black - After more than 15 years on Mars Hill Road, the…
September 11, 2021

Athens Area Humane Society holds grand opening for new facility

Athens Banner-Herald  - Scenes from a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the Athens Area Humane…
September 9, 2021

Athens Area Humane Society Moving into New Shelter

WUGA - The Athens Area Humane Society is expanding. The new shelter will officially open…
August 11, 2021

TNR Program Helps Manage Feral Cats

WUGA - About ten years ago, the Athens community was sharply divided, and rising tensions…
August 11, 2021

Athens Area Humane Society wants to know community members better, and have the community get to know the new us.

Five Points Living - At the Athens Area Humane Society, we want to get to…
August 1, 2021

Athens animal shelters see an increase in animal intakes

Kaylor encourages the Athens community to get involved with the local shelters and ACC Animal…
June 28, 2021

Athens community turns to animal shelters for companionship during COVID-19

The Athens community has found companionship through the adoption of pets due to spending more…
April 3, 2021

The Athens Humane Society Is Expanding, With Help From a Hiker

Shelter space for homeless pets is always at a premium, especially in Athens, so when…
March 26, 2021

Work begins on new Athens Area Humane Society facility

The Athens Area Humane Society began construction this month on a new clinic and adoption…
November 6, 2020

Dr. Cook English Joins Athens Area Humane Society as Associate Veterinarian

The Athens Area Humane Society welcomes Dr. Cook English to clinical staff in advance of…
November 6, 2020

Athens Area Humane Society Bark & Brew

The Athens Area Humane Society hosted Bark & Brew on Sept. 12, 2020. The event…
November 2, 2020

How the Athens Area Humane Society is handling COVID-19

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Athens Area Humane Society has worked to address the needs…
November 2, 2020

State agriculture department awards grants to AAHS

Almost a dozen animal shelters and humane societies in Northeast Georgia were among 150 facilities…
August 6, 2020