Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia Inc

I have been an HSSCG volunteer for almost 5 years. I love spending time exercising and socializing the dogs - and allowing them to feel like "normal" dogs in doing so. I especially love working with the scared, abandoned dogs and helping them trust humans again. Doing so just warms my heart. The staff and volunteers here are the most dedicated you'll find anywhere. Their devotion to these wonderful animals is endless and awe-inspiring. They all work tirelessly at the shelter and within the community to improve the lives and futures of these oft-forgotten animals.

Many people don't want to visit an animal shelter as it either makes them sad or it smells really bad. When you first walk into the lobby area you know that this shelter is a wonderful place. The staff is friendly, the volunteers are actively working with the animals, and the animals are well loved and taken care of. I adopted a little chi mix last year and she is the love of my life. The organization is out in the community thorugh off site adoption events and fundraisers. Sherrie's Food Bank provides food for community members who are having financial difficulty feeding their animals and don't want to surrender them. Kudos to HSSCG. I was so impressed with the operations of the organization I am now a part time employee.

I've had the pleasure to work for this organization for many years. The volunteers and staff are such a joy to be around. They work incredibly hard to find the homeless dogs and cats a great, furever home AND they do it with care and professionalism. I highly recommend adopting or just stopping by to visit!

I've worked with the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia for the past couple of years and have seen first hand what a wonderful humane society it is. Everyone from the staff to the volunteers work hard to help bring homeless animals into the facility, provide them with excellent medical care, and find them wonderful new homes. They also work hard to educate the community on animal welfare and the importance of spay and neuter to help reduce the number of unwanted, homeless animals.

This orgnazition has the MOST dedicated staff and volunteers. Each animal is treated personally with respect and love. Long after an animal is adopted the staff and volunteers continue to care about them and want to know how they are adjusting. I make all the follow up calls after adoption and it is a constant JOY to hear the kind stories how our animals have made such a change in many lives. This is the most rewarding job I have ever done. Judy Jones

This is an amazing facility with a dedicated, animal loving staff. It is my happy place. A great place to volunteer.

I love this branch of the Humane society. The animals are well taken care of and are showered with love and care.

This is such a well run volunteer program. It is a flexible program, but also so well organized. I work with cats and I cannot tell you how rewarding it has been for me to spend time helping to socialize cats that need a little concentrated care. The Humane Society will tell me which cats they think could use some special time and interest and I work usually with one cat at a time, trying to get to know the cat and suss out his particular likes and needs. When the cat is eventually adopted, I feel on top of the world. I miss the kitty, but feel so good thinking about him/her in the new home.

I know that some people, like me, fear that it will be heart breaking to work with homeless animals. But, I can tell you that this Humane Society is a positive, cheerful place. They find homes for so many animals and just being around the shelter and the staff is a great experience. As a volunteer you feel that you are part of a team trying to do the best for this animal and find him/her the best home.

I would recommend volunteering to anybody. It's great for you and your spirit and great for the animal.

Dr. Christina Johns

I had no intentions of adopting a furry friend but after meeting Charlie, we instantly fell in love. The staff gave us all the time we needed to bond and ensure Charlie was right for us. We hadn't had a pet in over 12 years so their knowledge and expertise prepared us for the transition in our home. The center is clean, the staff is very nice, and they get to know their furry friends to assist patrons with good decisions. I am a fan of HSSCG!

I was promised an adoption, turns out 2 volunteers promised at same time. Poor attitude of volunteer and miscommunication, volunteer adopted to other party across the country. Adoptive pet is now put through additional stress by being adopted to another much farther away. Now the pet will undergo travel stress unnecessarily. Volunteers not thinking about the pet, just thinking of the publicity in sending the pet across the country! I give poor review and do not recommend.

I have been a volunteer for over two years and I have thoroughly enjoyed working at this great facility with a great staff and group of volunteers. Everyone is friendly and helpful, and they all work so hard to make sure the animals get the best of care.

About a year ago as I was coming to work, a little dog came out of the area where he was awaiting heartworm treatment and greeted me. Even though I already had two dogs, I could not resist this one! He is now part of our family and is sitting here by me (along with the other two dogs) in the computer room as I am typing this. I would urge anyone who is thinking of getting a dog or cat to please consider adoption from HSSCG!

Although I wrote a review last year, I can't stop bragging about this fantastic organization. Day in and day out they continue to provide a loving environment for stray and surrendered animals that would otherwise end up wandering the streets or being neglected. The limited staff goes above and beyond their "job description" to make sure the animals have a clean and pleasant environment, are exercised each day, are provided excellent health care and are given plenty of loving, individual attention. HSSCG also has a wonderful pool of volunteers that are involved in everything from socializing animals, landscaping, health care, and general upkeep of the facility. I have volunteered at HSSCG for two and a half years and have recently become a Board member. I couldn't be prouder to be affiliated with an organization that is having such a positive impact in our county and southeast Georgia by finding loving homes for animals in need.

From top to bottom, this is by far one of the best run non-profits with which I've ever had the pleasure of working. The staff and volunteers are top-notch, as is the Executive Director, who runs a very efficient operation and is one of the best fundraiser's I've ever known.

WOW! What an AMAZING Organization. The staff goes ABOVE AND BEYOND to make sure the Animals are all kept in a clean and happy environment. I recommend this place to rescue a dog or cat to everyone. There are so many great things about it. The Staff, Cleanliness and the whole staff's love for animals. They really care about each and every animal there. I thank them every time I go there for the great work they do and for their love and dedication to the animals. We have adopted 3 animals from here and are always sending people there to adopt and new "furrever" friend.

I am a volunteer at the Humane Society of Coastal Georgia. The dogs are walked often due to the many volunteers that work there. The medical clinic makes sure that the animals' medical needs are served. I also adopted a dog from the shelter one year ago. She is the love of my life and very healthy and happy. There are so many wonderful dogs and cats there to adopt. Kathy Pennington

I have two dogs from the Coastal Georgia Humane Society. One I got as a puppy and one was a year and half when I adopted them. They are great dogs and a joy to my life. We go to the beach every day.
The CGHS is a wonderful facility filled with get employees and volunteers.

I am a new Board Member and have been so impressed with this wonderful organization...the facility, the Staff and the Volunteers. The animals are so well cared for and everyone has there best interest at heart... i have been to many shelters and this is the best one by far that I have visited...we are so lucky in Glynn County to have such an outstanding facility. I am very proud to be a Board Member of this organization and hope that I , too, can do a job as worthy as the Staff and Volunteers. LIz Shaw

As an animal lover, I so appreciate organizations and individuals who have compassion for animals and back that up with action. I've had the tour of the HSSCC and the facility is first rate but more importantly the staff from top to bottom, the board and the valued volunteers are real animal lovers. That's where the rubber meets the road. Man didn't create animals. They are God's creation and should be cared for
in a way befitting of what God has made. At HSSCC, they have a first rate place to live while waiting to be adopted and are surrounded and cared for with much love.

I adopted a dog (male Great Dane) from the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia, Inc. and was overwhelmed with the process that they employ. The employees and volunteers were wonderful and extremely helpful. The dog that I adopted had been previously adopted and returned more than once from what I was told. The dogs issues were-

1. The dog didn't get along with other dogs in the household and
2. In one case the dog was adopted one day then left alone the next day. He apparently was stressed and destroyed some furniture thus he was returned

As you can see I was briefed fully on the issues regarding this dog. I happened to have my female Great Dane with me the day I saw this male Great Dane that was up for adoption. The employees and volunteers at the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia, Inc. arranged for a safe introduction of the two dogs. They didn't kill each other and the employees and volunteers were very surprised even ecstatic because of his past problem with other dogs. I assured the employees and volunteers that the stress and furniture destruction issue wasn't a problem for me since I am retired and would be home the majority of the time.

Consequently I adopted the male Great Dane (Diesel) and he and my female Great Dane (Ally) are best buddies. I was thoroughly impressed with the caring attitude of the employees and volunteers and their extraordinary efforts to assure a compatible adoption. Diesel, Ally and I visit everyone at the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia, Inc. every once in awhile to let them see how their former resident is getting along and for him to visit with his people friends that work at the Society. He loves them very much and is always so happy to see them. They really took great care of him while he was in residence there.

The people are what make any organization and the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia, Inc. has the best- most caring, compassionate, concerned and hard working people. They love the animals and really enjoy their work. They even love the clients or potential clients. They are an amazing group!

Furthermore, I've had both my dogs to excellent training sponsored by the Society. I also visit their pet store for various items I want for my dogs, e.g.: collars, leashes, toys, etc. They really have an excellent all around facility to go along with the superb people that work there.

Paul Schaffer
Brunswick, GA

My husband and I have been donors for several years. We continue to be impressed by the staff and facilities! Their compassion and dedication are beyond compare!

What a wonderful organization. This may be an oxymoron but this shelter is a happy place. The animals are loved, and cared for, by an incredible staff and volunteers. The animals have wonderful spaces to play and to be walked and on hot days the swimming pools come out. I cannot say enough about the impact this Humane Society has had on the surrounding areas in getting the message out about spay and neuter, low cost rabies clinics and much more. I am in awe of all they do on a daily basis.

I have been volunteering at HSSCG for two years. Their new building is phenomenal, designed to meet the needs of the animals, not the humans. They incorporate the community by holding birthday parties, summer camps, and events throughout the county.

my grandaughter and i have been going on thurday after school for about 2 years to walk some doggies and play with the cats. it is true how clean the place is and how happy the animals are. the staff are amazing and go the extra mile often to get a dog or a cat adopted. they even raised money for a dog to the surgery she needed so that she could be adopted. it makes one feel happy just to be there.

MY DAUGHTER AND I HAVE BEEN VOLUNTEERS SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE SUMMER AND WE HAVE WONDERFUL MEMERIES TOGEHER WASHING DOGS , WALKING THEM, AND PLAYING WITH THE PUPPYS. THE STAF ALWAYS MAKES US FEEL WLCOME AND SPECIAL. I ALSO LIKE THE STORE THEIR PRODUCTS SAVED ME MONEY AND THE STAF WAS ABLE TO ANSWER ALL MY QUESTIONS , THEY WERE VERY HELPFUL.

I've been volunteering for about two to three weeks now, and I LOVE it. The staff and workers are ALWAYS friendly and greet me with a smile despite the fact that I can only offer about 30 minutes to an hour five days a week. They are a big-hearted bunch of people making a HUGE difference in the lives of those that go unnoticed SO very often.

Also, my primary work at the Humane Society has been socializing with the kenneled cats, and they are all so sweet and loving and I'd encourage those seeking a feline companion to at least pay these guys a visit.

Although we eventually didn't get our rescue dog from HCSCG, we did consider several dogs and the staff was very helpful & friendly. A clean and well organized facility, they are very active in the community and keep members informed of what's going on at the center. A great asset to Glynn County!

This facility does an outstanding job in caring for and placing animals.

I have volunteered at this facility for three years and I have seen the best possible care provided to the animals. The staff in charge of the animals do a great job and keep the cat area and dog kennels very clean. The hospital staff are exceptional people who give the animals the best possible care. Every employee I come in contact with is professional and helpful. This Humane Society does all it can to expose the animals to the community through various activities, and prospective adopters are thoroughly screened.

They have their own little pet supply store and a top notch education room plus plenty of outdoor exercise areas and a nice trail that circles the property.

We went to the Humane Society looking for a companion for a kitten we had. When we entered the faciity, we immediately noticed how clean it was. We were shown around and allowed to spend time with the cats. The cats/kittens had clean litter boxes, water and food. They appeared happy and healthy.

After hearing the story of the black and white kitten, who was by himself, I immediately decided to take him home. Popeye had been in the medical ward, after having been attacked by a bird of prey. Due to the attack, he lost an eye. He seemed to need a loving home more than the others at the time. We took him home that day! He gets along with our other animals, and he is left "in charge" of the house when we are not home! He is the sweetest, most loving baby! The Humane Society took subperb care of Popeye from the time of his injury until we adopted him. I'm grateful he made his way to them and received the care he got. The staff made the adoption process easy. I must say, they made me feel a little bad for taking Popeye away from them. But I can assure the staff, he is very much loved and happy! Our experience was and remains awesome! Popeye's mom

These people operate a top-notch organization at all levels. Everyone I came in contact with--from the receptionists to the veterinarian and her staff--are dedicated people who effectively move this organization's mission forward. I am the happy owner of a pet that was taken in by this organization, diagnosed with an abnormal condition, and effectively treated by the vet. and her staff. "Zoey" aka "Sunshine" was placed with a "foster parent" who cared for her after her surgery and who introduced me to her, and assisted the staff with Zoey's adoption arrangements. The rest of the story is one of mutual admiration and a loving bond between Zoey and me. She is indeed a little ray of sunshine to the people in my neighborhood. Some say I saved Zoey's life, and my response to that is, "Zoey saved ME after the loss of a beloved family member."

The Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia is an exceptional facility. They provide loving professional care to all the animals. The dog kennels are clean and well ventilated with indoor and out door space and comfortable beds. The cats have an indoor and outdoor area with lots of toys and places to climb.
They serve a very important role in the community both in taking care of the animals and providing low cost spay and neutering as well as donated food for those who need help feeding their animals. The grounds are spacious with several kennels to give the opportunity to play and interact with each other and humans. They are in the process of putting in a walking path to give the dogs more exercise. Many fundraisers are held throughout the year. All in all this is a top notch facility that other could use as an example.

Top notch facility, staff & volunteers. They truly care about saving animals and are constantly working on fundraisers to help in this cause. Trust that your dollars are being well spent if you donate to the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia!

As a board member and frequent volunteer, I can honestly say that when an animal is surrendered to us, it is not the end but the beginning. The start of a journey to a new, forever home. One such journey began with the surrender of a dirty, mangy, scared mama dog that was thrown from a car, saved from traffic by a caring lady and brought to us. I watched our staff welcome that dog with such care and compassion...not only to the animal but to the lady who was in tears. They reassured her that this dog would find a home and with the treatment and love of all of our staff and volunteers the sweet dog did find a home. This happens over and over again at our shelter...happy endings because of love for man's best friend. Barbara Wilsher

We visit the St. Simons/Brunswick area often and are so very impressed with this humane society. No matter what time of year we have visited, they are always right on top of raising awareness of the plight of homeless dogs and cats and have a constant presence in the community. We had the honor of touring their new facility last year which is top notch in every aspect! The animals have the best of care in a safe, clean and caring environment until they go to their forever home. Donating to this charity will be one of the most rewarding things one could do!

Humane Society of Coastal Georgia is a great organization. They do everything they can to help the animals in Glynn County. We are especially thankful for the low cost spay/neuter clinic!

I have been privileged to be associated with this incredible nonprofit organization. This animal welfare organization is run with high integrity by compassionate and brilliant people. Because of their amazingly dedicated staff, board members and volunteers, the animals who enter this facility are given the care and compassion they need, as well as a second chance in life. The support that follows this organization is continuously motivating.

I had a wonderful experience at the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia! There I found an adorable kitten who was too young to stay at the facility so I became his temporary foster parent. I then became what they call a "failed foster" because I had to adopt the little guy. He is now a joyous part of my family. Throughout the process the staff was incredibly helpful, especially the medical staff! Everyone was very knowledgable and happy to answer any questions I had on a variety of subjects from the very basic to all of my worried "what-ifs"!

The Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia is one of the best organizations I have ever had the opportunity to volunteer at. Their team is dedicated and compassionate with one common goal: to ensure all animals of Coastal Georgia have homes. It is not like any "animal shelter" you have ever seen or visited; these animals are well taken care of and loved by everyone on the staff.

While living in Brunswick, GA, I volunteered at the Humane Society of South Coastal GA. The staff and animals welcomed me with open arms/paws. This place is truly inspirational, and I have nothing but positive things to say about it. If you are seeking a furry companion, look no further than this HSSCGA. Adopt today!

This organization really cares about the homeless animals in the community and makes the best possible efforts to find them loving homes. Everyone works together to network and extend the stories of many waiting pets out into the community and beyond to give them a second chance at a forever family!

Exceptionally clean,caring and capable facility. All staff and volunteers are kind, well trained and eager to accommodate. The medical team is above standards and the adoption rates are high. It is a happy place to be. My children love visiting and volunteering.

Every single person who works there or Volunteers there, are truely doing every bit of what they do, straight from the heart. Daily, EVERY animal has human contact, given kind words and a loving pat. Every animal there has a warm , clean bed, full tummy and kind loving attention. They all work to keep the animals happy and healthy during their stay and give them a clean sanitary environment. It's not easy, but we do it for the animals as we would for a child. I absolutely love being a volunteer and a foster parent for this Humaine Society!

I have rescued a number of feral and/or abandoned pets since moving to this area. Being very poor & on a very tight budget, I was looking for a low-cost spay-neuter facility & found these wonderful people ! I have never seen such a dedicated loving group of vets & volunteers. One male cat whom I had nick-named 'Edward Scissorhands' & warned the nice ladies about him when I dropped him off for his neutering. When I picked him up they told me I HAD to re-name him, that he was the sweetest most loving boy they had ever met ! Well, they were right of course, and 'Boo-Bear' is a very important part of my family now. I refer everyone I know to them. They are not only the lowest cost facility in the area, but the most loving. And now with their new state-of-the-art facility, they are right up there with the classiest vets in the area. Five stars is not enough to explain how wonderful this place really is. AND they are a NO-kill shelter as well.