HSMS SHELTERS nearly 1000 animals each year. The Shelter feeds them, keeps them in a healthy, safe environment, sees to their medical needs, finds their rightful owners, or puts them up for adoption. In 2008 we successfully placed 867 of 873 animals taken in - an enviable placement rate of 99.3%.

But there is a dark side.

Why should these animals, who only wanted a home and a loving family, be subjected to being dumped off, or "lost", and having to fend for themselves for any length of time? There is an answer to the awesome problem of pet overpopulation - it's called spaying and neutering.

HSMS TRIES TO HELP COMBAT the pet overpopulation problem. Through our many programs, we try to educate the public about the importance of spaying and neutering and to generate interest for pet adoptions. For example, HSMS visits nursing homes and schools with special animals who enjoy human interaction and to help spread the word on the importance of spaying and neutering. HSMS is also developing a youth volunteer program - Read and Relax with the Pets to encourage reading as well as pet responsibility.

HSMS MAINTAINS a lost and found service. Owners of missing pets can call the Shelter and report their loss and review the "found" list with Shelter personnel.

HSMS PARTICIPATES with Meals on Wheels to provide food to needy families for their pets.

HSMS WORKS for the day when all dogs and cats born will have responsible caretakers who will provide for their needs for life. Our work at the shelter is greatly improving thanks to our community's support and the caring and loving staff.

Please visit, call or mail us at:

Humane Society Mountain Shelter P.O. Box 1252 2079 Bowling Gap Circle Blairsville, Georgia 30514 706-781-3843

Directions:
Located on Highway 76 between Young Harris and Blairsville. See the map.

The shelter is operated from Monday through Saturday, 10:30 AM - 4 PM, closed Sunday.

• Atlanta Humane Society
• North Georgia SPCA
• Whiskers Project
• Valley River Humane Society
• Connecticut Humane Society
• Atlanta Pet Rescue
• Atlanta Siamese and Persian Rescue
• and many more

Many thanks to these partners for assisting us with our mission of saving animals.