Atlanta Humane Society

Atlanta Humane Society (AHS) is a 501(c)3 tax exempt nonprofit (IRS Tax ID# 58-0685900) and one of the oldest private charitable organizations in Atlanta, founded in 1873 as a result of an earlier visit to the city by Robert E. Lee. The animal charity was originally chartered to protect women, children, and animals and remained a child protection and animal welfare society for 79 years. AHS, now a widely recognized pet adoption center, vet center, and educational program provider, was originally located on Marietta Street and moved to its present location at 981 Howell Mill Road in the 1930s. The Alpharetta campus at 1565 Mansell Road was opened in 2011. Atlanta Humane Society serves about 25,000 animals each year, and places approximately 8,000 dogs and cats into forever homes. AHS is committed to finding homes for all adoptable pets. We do not euthanize adoptable animals, and there are no time limits for the animals once they are in our care. We only humanely euthanize those animals suffering from significant medical issues or that pose behavior concerns. We are proud to be a part of the solution to ending pet homelessness and overpopulation in the southeastern United States.

The Atlanta Humane Society reserves the right to refuse adoption to anyone for any reason. Adopters will be asked to complete a preliminary adoption questionnaire. Adopters must be 18 years old with a valid picture I.D. If you lease or rent, get permission from your landlord or the primary resident prior to adoption. AHS reserves the right to contact your landlord for verification. Meet and greets are not required of all animals but may be deemed necessary by AHS staff. Individual adoption fees are listed on each animal’s page on our website and kennel card on our adoption floor. Typical adoption fees are: Platinum Pets* $250 *Includes puppies under the age of 6 months and other animals identified by Admissions and Adoptions management Dogs Dogs $125 Dogs over 5 year of age $75 Underdogs $50 Cats Kittens $100 Cats $50 Cats over 5 years of age $25 CATch of the Week $0 Adoption fee includes: Initial vaccinations and deworming Spay or neuter A wellness exam at a local VCA clinic within 5 days of adoption An identifying microchip inserted under your pet’s skin with initial registration in the database A collar and Atlanta Humane Society identification tags A 4 pound bag of the Purina One dry food the animal has been eating during his or her stay with AHS Cardboard carrier (cats only) Any vaccinations required post-adoption will be at the adopter’s expense. AHS does not reimburse for veterinary expenses incurred after adopting.