Adoption Event This Saturday

Shadow, one of the many cats available for adoption with the ACHS.

The Athens County Humane Society (ACHS) will hold it's monthly adoption event this weekend on Saturday, June 26 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Market on State in Athens.

People will have the chance to meet and greet just some of the pets available for adoption through the Athens County Humane Society. These pets are waiting to find a good, forever home. Those wishing to adopt will be able to speak with Athens County Humane Society representatives at the event.

The adoption process includes an application and interview. If you are considering adopting a cat, you should have a secure cat carrier with you for transportation. The ACHS will not authorize the transportation of a cat from the event without a carrier. You must be 21 years of age or older to adopt an animal from the Athens County Humane Society.

There is also a fee associated with the adoption of animals from the Athens County Humane Society. The fee varies by animal. Dogs range between $100 and $150, depending upon the veterinary costs were incurred when they were surrendered to the organization. Adult cats aged 6 months or older have an adoption fee of $50, while kittens under six months cost $75 to adopt. The price may seem steep to some, but all animals adopted from the ACHS are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and treated for parasites (including fleas!) prior to adoption. A "free" kitten could easily run up a vet tab nearly triple the cost of adoption within the first week of ownership for the very same procedures.

Click here to read more about the financial responsibility associated with pet ownership and click here for a list of things to consider before adopting a new companion.

If you're absolutely certain you're ready to adopt, check out a list of adoptable pets available through the Athens County Humane Society. Even if they don't attend the event, these little guys and gals are looking for a "forever" home. Is it yours?

Dog Swim Event!

We're happy to announce the first ever, first annual DOG SWIM! We've teamed up with the City of Athens' Parks and Recreation department to bring you this extra special super fun day. Are you ready for the details?

The dog swim will be held at the Athens City Pool on East State Street, in Athens. It will last from 10 a.m.until 2 p.m. on Saturday August 29. The cost is $5 per dog. Humans are free of charge. The event is rain or shine, but will be canceled in the event of lightening. The weather report as of August 23rd is calling for scattered thunderstorms. Let's hope they pass us by!

So what's the catch? You can't go in the water! That's right, your dogs can swim away the end of the pool season, but you have to stay comfortably dry and watch as they have all the fun. But what's a better way to spend the day than watching your pooch get some quality time in the water and make some new friends?

Vet records must be shown for all dogs stating they are current on rabies, bordetella, and distemper vaccinations. Any dogs showing aggression, or females in heat, will not be allowed at the event.

We ask kindly that when your pooch isn't in the pool that he's on a leash.

In addition to all this (Yes, there's more!) The Disaster Animal Response Team (DART) will be around to provide education and information about pets and disaster preparedness. Friends of the Dog Shelter will be there with some adoptable dogs, as well as a few of the Humane Society's own companion-less canines who will hopefully swim right into the hearts of someone who can give them a forever home!

This occurs on the same date and time as our Cat and Kitten adoption event, which will be held just down the road at the Market on State (formerly University Mall).
As always, check out our list of adoptable animals. At least two of our pooches will be at the pool that day, but I'll leave you guessing as to just who they are. Go check out all of our animals, they're all waiting for just the right human. Maybe that human is you?

Featured Pet of the Week: Kong

Kong is just a littlebaby, but is already growing larger and stronger than his littermates. Kong bosses them around in a playful manner, and it's clear who is running the show! He's a little blue-gray ball of energy, and so loving and sweet he'll melt into your heart. Kong and his siblings had a rough start to life, and his mother Stripe is also in need of a good, loving forever home. Take a look at Kong's photos. Are you able to resist the urge to give him a spot in your heart and home? I'm not even sure I can!

There are some things you should consider before adopting any animal, a list of which can be found here.

Absolutely certain you want to take Kong home and treat him like a king? (King Kong? Get it?) The first step is to fill out our adoption questionnaire.

Are you looking for a pet, but not sure that Kong is the right one for you? Check out our ever-growing list of adoptable animals, and see if any capture your heart.

As always, many of these animals will be available to meet in person at our next Adoption Event, being held on Saturday, August 29th from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Market on State Street in Athens.

We hope to see you there!

Monthly Adoption Event!

Our monthly adoption event will be held on Saturday, August 29 from 10AM to 2PM at the Market on State (formerly the University Mall) in Athens.

Fill out an adoption application on-site and interview with an ACHS representative to find the right match for you and your lifestyle. If you intend to adopt a cat please bring a carrier for safe transportation to your home. No cats will be permitted to leave the event without a carrier.

Check out our list of adoptable pets, some of which will be available for viewing at the event.

Make sure you're ready to adopt a friend by taking some time to figure out the answers to the important questions to ponder before adopting.

We'd love to see any of our animals go to wonderful, forever homes. If you have a space in your heart and home for any of these guys, please don't hesitate to drop by and fill out the paperwork! We have so many lovable, and loving, companions. If your life is missing a furry friend, we're the place to go!

Adoption Event

We will be having our monthly adoption event at the Market on State Street (formerly the University Mall) in Athens on Saturday, August 29th from 10AM to 2PM. Come by to meet just some of the cats and dogs we have available for adoption.

If you plan on adopting an animal, please bring a secure carrier. No animal will be allowed to leave the event without one.

Not sure if you're ready? Here is a list of things to consider before adopting an animal. Absolutely sure you're ready to adopt? Check out our list of animals up for adoption.

Representatives will be on hand to match the right animal to your lifestyle. Ready to make a new, lifelong friend? They certainly are!