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Surrendering Your Pet
The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia is a limited admission shelter, meaning we take in animals surrendered to by owners as well as animals from other shelter and rescue groups across northeast Georgia.
Please understand that HSNEGA cannot accept every animal brought to our shelter immediately. We respect the difficult decision of owners to relinquish their pets, but will not euthanize to control the number of pets at our facility. Therefore, we will accept the surrender of owned pets as space allows.
Surrendering hours are Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please plan on spending at least 30 minutes at the shelter and allow additional time if bringing multiple animals. Admission of any animal into HSNEGA is based on the animal’s health, behavior, and adoptability. We make no guarantee of being able to accept any animal. When you bring your pets, please have:
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Any veterinary records
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Your pet’s medications
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Special food or treats that your pet needs
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Your pet’s bed, toys, leash and other belongings from home
Why does HSNEGA ask for a donation when an animal is surrendered?
When we admit a pet to our shelter, we are committed to providing for his or her care until adoption, regardless of the length of stay. The average cost for the veterinary treatment and routine daily care we provide your pet is $325. A donation helps ease the shelter's costs for providing continued care while your pet is awaiting a new forever home. A donation is not required, but will greatly help us care for your pet.
Information for Stray Animals
The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia does not admit strays directly into its care for several reasons. First, owners who have lost a pet need a central location to find them, and the best location is their local municipal shelter.
Second, as a private agency, we must use our shelter space to save the largest number of lives possible, and strays must be held for a period of time during which they cannot be adopted.
Lastly, in Hall County, stray animals are required by law to be taken in at the local Animal Control facility. This policy gives stray pets the best chance of being reunited with their families.
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