The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia is located at 845 West Ridge Road in Gainesville, Georgia. Opened in 2000, the 29,000 square foot facility boasts 65 indoor runs and separate rooms for cats, kittens, and small dogs and puppies. The contained facility also allows for in-house medical procedures such as conducting spay and neutering procedures, and other necessities mandatory for evaluating and maintaining pet health.

Hours of Operation

Adoption Hours:
Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m
Sunday 1-5 p.m.

The shelter is closed New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Hours for Animal Intake

Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Driving Directions

Traveling North on I-985:

Take I-985 North to Exit 22 (US 129/Gainesville/Jefferson). Turn Left onto Highway 129 North/ GA 11N. Turn Right at the first Traffic Light, onto West Ridge Road. The Humane Society is about a quarter of a mile on the Right.

Traveling South on I-985

Take I-985 South to Exit 22 (US 129/Gainesville/Jefferson). Follow Turn Pike and make a Left onto Highway 129 North/ GA 11N. Turn Right at the first Traffic Light, onto West Ridge Road. The Humane Society is about a quarter of a mile on the Right.

Traveling from Jefferson Area:

Travel on Highway 129 North into Gainesville. Past the I-985 Intersection, turn Right at the first Traffic Light onto West Ridge Road. The Humane Society is about a quarter of a mile on the Right.