Henderson County Humane Society

In 1998, we opened the doors to a new animal shelter building, paid for by the HCHS on land long termed lease from the city of Athens. That building includes 24 indoor runs for dogs, a cat facility with an occupancy of 35 with a secure outdoor play porch. We have, also in that building a small spay/neuter surgery room. In 2003, we completed a new building for our animal control operation and special need animals. We have plans and are waiting for funding, to complete 10 additional, outdoor runs for dogs who cannot tolerate indoor facilities. We operate to capacity 6 days a week, 52 weeks a year. We routinely must euthanize to allow for the influx of animals. We are one of two animal shelters in our county of 75,000 people.