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NORTHEAST HUMANE SOCIETIES
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Maine Humane Societies
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Greater Androscoggin Humane Society
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society (GAHS)
(serving Androscoggin County
& Auburn, Maine)
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HUMANE SOCIETY OF KNOX COUNTY
Humane Society of Knox County (HSKC)
(serving Knox County &
the Towns of Rockland, Thomaston, Warren,
St. George, South Thomaston, Hope,Union, Appleton,
Searsmont, Cushing, Matinicus, North Haven &
Vinalhaven, Maine)
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New Hampshire Humane Society
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New York Humane Societies
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Pennsylvania Humane Societies
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New Jersey Humane Societies
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HUMANE SOCIETY OF ATLANTIC COUNTY
Humane Society of Atlantic County (HSAC)
(serving Atlantic County,
surrounding counties & Atlantic City,
New Jersey)
[Non-Profit] [Shelter, Foster] [No-Kill]
[LC Spay/Neuter] [Vet]
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Humane Society of Ocean City
Humane Society of Ocean City (HSOC)
(serving Atlantic & Cape
May Counties & Ocean City, New Jersey)
[501(c)(3)] [Shelter] [No-Kill]
[LC Spay/Neuter]
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Liberty Humane Society
Liberty Humane Society, Inc. (LHS)
(serving Jersey City, New Jersey)
[501(c)(3)] [Shelter, Foster]
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MID-ATLANTIC HUMANE SOCIETIES
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Maryland Humane Societies
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District of Columbia
Humane Society
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Virginia Humane Societies
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North Carolina
Humane Societies
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APPALACHIAN HUMANE SOCIETIES
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Kentucky Humane Societies
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SOUTHEAST HUMANE SOCIETIES
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South Carolina Humane Societies
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Athens Area HUMANE SOCIETY
The Athens Area Humane Society of Clarke County and SPCA, Inc. (AAHS)
(serving Clarke County &
the Athens, Georgia area)
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Etowah Valley Humane Society
Etowah Valley Humane Society (EVHS)
(serving Bartow County &
Cartersville, Georgia)
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Fayette County Humane Society
Fayette County Humane Society
(serving Fayette County &
Fayetteville, Georgia)
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The Humane Society of Jackson County
The Humane Society of Jackson County (HSJC)
(serving Jackson County,
Georgia)
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HUMANE SOCIETY SAVANNAH / CHATHAM
The Humane Society of Chatham-Savannah, Inc.
(serving Chatham County &
greater Savannah, Georgia)
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Humane Society of North Georgia
Humane Society of North Georgia (HSONG)
(serving North Georgia,
including Alpharetta, Carnesville, Gainesville,
Lawrenceville & Marietta)
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Newnan-Coweta Humane Society and Shelter Rescue
Newnan-Coweta Humane Society and Shelter Rescue
(serving Coweta County & Newnan, Georgia)
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ROME/FLOYD COUNTY Humane Society
Rome/Floyd County Humane Society (RFHS)
(serving Floyd County &
greater Rome, Georgia)
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Southern HOPE Humane Society
Southern HOPE Humane Society™ (SHHS)
(serving Fulton County &
Atlanta, Georgia)
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THE FLORIDA HUMANE SOCIETY
The Florida Humane Society
(serving Boca Raton, Florida)
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Gadsden County Humane Society
Gadsden County Humane Society (GCHS)
(serving Gadsden County &
Tallahassee, Florida)
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Gulf Coast Humane Society
Gulf Coast Humane Society
(serving Southwest Florida
including Lee County & Ft. Myers)
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HUMANE SOCIETY of Broward County
Humane Society of Broward County (HSBC)
(serving Broward County &
Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
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Humane Society of Greater Miami & Adopt-A-Pet
Humane Society of Greater Miami/Adopt-A-Pet (HSGM)
(serving Miami-Dade County &
Greater Miami, Florida)
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HUMANE SOCIETY of manatee county
Humane Society of Manatee County, Inc.
(serving Manatee County &
Bradenton, Florida)
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The Humane Society Naples
The Humane Society of Collier County
(serving Collier County &
Naples, Florida)
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Humane Society of Pinellas, Inc.
Humane Society of Pinellas, Inc.
(serving the Tampa Bay area
& Clearwater, Florida)
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The Humane Society of Sarasota County, Inc.
The Humane Society of Sarasota County, Inc. (HSSC)
(serving Sarasota County &
Sarasota, Florida)
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Humane Society of Tampa Bay
Humane Society of Tampa Bay (HSTB)
(serving the Tampa Bay area
& Tampa, Florida)
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LEON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
Leon County Humane Society (LCHS)
(serving Leon County &
Tallahassee, Florida)
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Suncoast Humane Society
Suncoast Humane Society
(serving Southwest Florida
including portions of Sarasota, Charlotte &
Lee Counties & Englewood, Florida)
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Arkansas Humane Societies
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Humane Society of Faulkner County
Humane Society of Faulkner County (HSFC)
(serving Faulkner County &
Conway, Arkansas)
[Non-Profit] [Foster]
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WARM HEARTS for COLD NOSES™
Humane Society of Pulaski County (HSPC)
(serving Pulaski County &
Little Rock, Arkansas)
[Shelter, Foster]
[No-Kill] [Lost & Found]
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GREAT LAKES HUMANE SOCIETIES
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Ohio Humane Societies
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Illinois Humane Societies
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Wisconsin Humane Societies
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Minnesota Humane Societies
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SOUTHWEST HUMANE SOCIETIES
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Texas Humane Societies
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Austin Humane Society
Austin Humane Society (AHS)
(serving the City of Austin,
Texas)
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BLUEBONNET EQUINE HUMANE SOCIETY
Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society (BEHS)
(serving the States of
Texas & Arkansas)
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Coppell Humane Society
Coppell Humane Society (CHS)
(serving the Dallas-Ft. Worth,
Texas, metroplex &
surrounding communities)
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Gulf Coast Humane Society
Gulf Coast Humane Society (GCHS)
(serving Corpus Christi,
Texas)
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HSNT - Humane Society of North Texas
The Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT)
(serving Tarrant County,
surrounding counties & Ft. Worth, Texas)
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Humane Society of Montgomery County
Humane Society of Montgomery County (HSMC)
(serving Montgomery County &
Conroe, Texas)
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THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS
The Humane Society of Southeast Texas (HSSET)
(serving Jefferson County &
Beaumont, Texas)
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HUMANE SOCIETY SPCA of Bexar County
Humane Society/SPCA of Bexar County
(serving Bexar County &
San Antonio, Texas)
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THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY
Humane Society of Williamson County (HSWC)
(serving Williamson County &
Round Rock, Texas)
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETIES
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Colorado Humane Societies
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PACIFIC HUMANE SOCIETIES
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Southern California
Humane Societies
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Escondido Humane Society
Escondido Humane Society (EHS)
(serving inland north San Diego
County & Escondido, California)
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The Glendale Humane Society
Glendale Humane Society (GHS)
(serving Glendale &
Southern California)
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INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY & SPCA
Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. (IVHS-SPCA)
(serving the communities of
Chino, Chino Hills, Claremont, Diamond Bar,
La Verne, Montclair, Ontario, Pomona and San Dimas,
California, plus unincorporated areas of
San Bernardino)
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Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA
Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA
(serving Pasadena, South
Pasadena, San Marino, La Canada / Flintridge,
Sierra Madre, Arcadia & Glendale, California)
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San Diego Humane Society & SPCA
San Diego Humane Society & SPCA
(serving San Diego County &
San Diego, California)
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Humane Society of Ventura County
Humane Society of Ventura County
(serving Ventura County &
Ojai, California)
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California Bay Area
Humane Societies
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Northern California
Humane Society
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Columbia Humane Society
Columbia Humane Society (CHS)
(serving Columbia County,
St. Helens, Oregon, &
other areas of
Oregon & southwest Washington)
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Greenhill Humane Society, SPCA
Greenhill Humane Society, SPCA
(serving Lane County &
Eugene, Oregon)
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Heartland Humane Society
Heartland Humane Society
(serving Benton County &
Corvallis, Oregon)
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Humane Society of Central Oregon
Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO)
(serving Central Oregon
including Bend)
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Humane Society of the Ochocos
Humane Society of the Ochocos (HSO)
(serving Crook County &
Prineville, Oregon)
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The Humane Society of Redmond
The Humane Society of Redmond (HSR)
(serving Redmond, Oregon)
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KLAMATH HUMANE SOCIETY
Klamath Humane Society (KHS)
(serving Klamath County &
Klamath Falls, Oregon)
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OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY
Oregon Humane Society (OHS)
(serving the State of Oregon
& Portland)
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PIONEER HUMANE SOCIETY
Pioneer Humane Society
(serving Morrow & Umatilla
Counties & Pendleton, Oregon)
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SafeHaven Humane Society
SafeHaven Humane Society
(serving Linn County &
Albany, Oregon)
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southern oregon humane society
Southern Oregon Humane Society (SOHS)
(serving southern Oregon
including Medford)
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Willamette Humane Society
Willamette Humane Society (WHS)
(serving Marion & Polk
Counties & Salem, Oregon)
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CANADA HUMANE SOCIETIES
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Alberta Humane Societies
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Calgary Humane Society
The Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals
(serving the City of Calgary,
Alberta, Canada)
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Cochrane Humane Society
Cochrane Humane Society (CHS)
(serving the Town of Cochrane,
Alberta, Canada)
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EDMONTON HUMANE SOCIETY
Edmonton Humane Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals
(serving the City of Edmonton,
Alberta, Canada)
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Lakeland Humane Society
Lakeland Humane Society (LHS)
(serving the City of Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada,
& surrounding area)
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Lethbridge & District Humane Society
Lethbridge & District Humane Society
(serving the City of Lethbridge,
Alberta, Canada, & surrounding area)
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People have come together worldwide to assist a special class of
friends unable to speak for themselves — our pets and companion
animals. These people have formed humane societies and adoption and rescue
agencies of local, regional, national and even international scope.
Most humane societies and animal rescue agencies are not-for-profit
organizations, relying upon donations, grants and volunteer assistance.
The focus and goals of humane societies may vary, but as a group
they serve to perform and promote the following important
functions:
- Protection, rescue and placement (through adoption or return to owner)
of lost, endangered and abused domestic animals;
- Education of pet owners and prospective pet owners regarding the
health, safety and proper care of pets;
- Operation of clinics to insure that even low-income pet owners can have
their animals innoculated against common diseases;
- Sponsorship of humane programs to limit or reduce populations of
domestic animals that have, through abandonment and subsequent
overbreeding, become feral (wild); such programs typically include
sterilization (neutering) and redomestication;
- Introduction and sponsorship of legislation regarding protection of
animals.
If you would like to become a pet owner and believe you can do so responsibly
(See our Pet
Health & Safety Tips.), please consider pet adoption from a
humane society or an adoption and rescue agency. Pet adoption places
an animal that requires love and care but might otherwise never find a home.
Thousands of abandoned or lost pets are euthanized annually because no
one comes to their aid and the cost to maintain them in shelters is
simply too high. Dogs and cats are, of course, the preferred pets of
Americans; sadly, this makes them the most abundant and hence, as a
group, the most neglected. Let’s each do our part to help all of our
“fur-footed” friends find the good homes they so richly deserve.
Authored by Kenneth L. Anderson.
Original article published 23 January 2004, updated 16 March
2006.
Follow links to the right to learn more about humane societies.
At the left margin, Related Links address topics of interest
pertaining to pets and companion animals. View the
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for a complete list of animal adoption agencies, humane societies and pet placement topics.
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