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- EIN 58-0619035
- (912) 354-9515
- 7215 Sallie Mood Dr Savannah GA 31406-3922 USA
- www.humanesocietysav.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals
Mission: The humane society for greater savannah, inc. (the organization) is a not- for-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of companion animals and their owners. The organization serves as a safety net for pet owners by accepting pets, voluntarily surrendered by their owners, who for various reasons are no longer able to care for them. The organization also transfers unclaimed, adoptable animals from savannah chatham animal control. The organization's purpose is embodied in its mission statement. "the mission of the humane society for greater savannah is to better the lives of pets and people. The humane society for greater savannah envisions a community that understands, values and promotes the ways in which pets enrich our lives. " the principal services the organization provides for pets surrendered to its care include: sheltering, feeding; treatment; preventative medical care, e. G. Health evaluations and vaccinations, including rabies; behavior assessment; exercise and socializatio
Programs: The shelter received 2,309 animals in this fiscal year. 2,160 were adopted. The number of adopted includes animals that were transferred to other shelters and breed rescue groups. The remainder were in foster care, in residence at the shelter, or euthanized.
shelter personnel made weekly television appearances providing pet ownership and adoption advice. Volunteers represented the shelter with pets and educational materials and information at local retail stores, schools and a variety of community events. The executive director is the cema animal contact and participates in workshops, etc. On disaster preparedness and pets. The executive director is also an active member of the volunteer organization assisting in disaster and local emergency preparedness council.
more than 400 volunteers support the humane society by walking dogs, working at events, taking photographs (posted on website) of pets available for adoption; attending adoption "booths" at pet-friendly retailers, etc. School groups regularly tour the shelter and learn about the role of companion animals as well as how to take care of pets. The humane society also works with students whose schools require community service projects and volunteering.
shelter personnel made weekly television appearances providing pet ownership and adoption advice. Volunteers represented the shelter with pets and educational materials and information at local retail stores, schools, and a variety of community events.