Humane Society for Greater Savannah

01/25/2025

🐾❤️ We want to extend a HUGE heartfelt thank you to everyone that fostered this week. First, to help while our kennels were being painted, and then again during the snowstorm. It was quite the eventful week and y’all really came through! 🙏🏻❄️

Thanks to you, these sweet faces stayed safe, warm, and oh-so-loved. 🥰 Here are just a few of the adorable updates we received - we can’t thank you enough for opening your homes and hearts!

01/23/2025

⚠️ Due to icy road conditions, we will remain closed to the public today.

Our climate-controlled facility keeps our animals safe and comfortable, and a few staff members have been able to come in to provide them with the care they need. We truly have the best and are so grateful for their dedication!

In the meantime, this should warm your heart - Jimothy, Angel, and Biscuit got to experience snow for the first time in our play yards and had the time of their life!! ❤️ (Videos in comments of them LOVING it!)

Stay safe out there! ❄️🐾

01/22/2025

Happy Snow Day! ❄️🐾

This is Wobble and Squeak (who were adopted as a pair a couple of years ago) and although they weren’t so sure of the snow at first, their family said they are happily exploring now and loving all the new sights and smells.

How are your pets enjoying the snow? We’d love to see photos of the animals you’ve adopted from us or are currently fostering! Are they bounding through the snow, making paw prints, or giving you that “I’d rather be inside” look? 😜

Share pics of your pets’ snowy adventures in the comments! And stay warm everyone! 🫶🏻❄️

01/21/2025

Due to the winter storm, the Humane Society will close to the public today at 3:00 PM and remain closed on Wednesday.

While our facility has climate control to keep our animals safe and comfortable, nothing compares to the warmth and care of a loving home during a storm. If you’d like to give a nice, warm home to one of our animals during the storm, please call us at (912) 429-1042. We’ll still be here after closing to the public to help coordinate pick-ups.

Thank you for your kindness, and stay safe!

01/21/2025

Great news! After 9 weeks, Journey has been cleared for adoption by her orthopedic surgeon Dr Bradbury! 🙌🏻🐾

Nine weeks ago Journey had a procedure called TPLO to repair a torn cruciate ligament (known as the ACL in humans) in her rear left leg. The torn ligament caused her to limp and limited her ability to be the active dog she naturally is.

Now that she has healed, she is ready to be adopted and we would love for to go into foster tomorrow for the winter weather.

She is still restricted to leash only activity outside (no off leashing running and jumping) and will need to be crated when unsupervised for at least 2 more weeks.

She is a staff favorite and everyone who meets her adores her. Whoever adopts her wins the dog lottery. She loves people, dogs, and kids!

01/20/2025

Libby recently went on a Doggy Day Out and we LOVED these pictures of her. She is one happy, happy pup who, we were told, is quite the cuddler! 😍

Libby is a 2 year old female - she is currently at a Pawjama Party while our kennels are being painted and we are sure she is getting spoiled rotten. Gotta love that face!!

01/17/2025

📣 URGENT REQUEST - Weekend Fosters Needed for Our Dogs! 🐾

We're renovating our dog kennels and need your help! 🛠️ Our pups could use a little weekend R&R in a loving home, and this is a perfect opportunity to make a difference.

Details:
📅 Pickup: Saturday, 1/18/2025, 10 am - 5 pm
📅 Drop-Off: Tuesday, 1/21/2025, 10 am - 6 pm

✅ All supplies provided!
✅ Great way to earn volunteer hours if needed!

Help us give our furry friends a comfortable weekend while we improve their space. If you’re interested, please contact [email protected] to arrange a pickup.

Thank you for your support! 🐶❤️

Pictured are just a few of the sweet pups that could use your help this weekend! You can view all the dogs here and let us know if you have any questions about any of them - https://www.humanesocietysav.org/adoption/dogs

01/17/2025

Rainbow has been waiting for her family for far too long! You can help by sharing this post or if you are interested in meeting this sweet girl, contact Pounce Cat Cafe! 🫶🏻🐾🙏🏻🌈

01/17/2025

Keeper is a TRUE fighter and is currently back at our Adoption Center and ready to find his forever family!! 🐾

On December 3rd, Keeper arrived at HSGS in dire condition — lifeless, weak, and suffering from severe starvation. Our veterinary team quickly assessed that he needed around-the-clock care. Thanks to our incredible partners at Savannah Veterinary Emergency Clinic, Keeper received the intensive treatment he desperately needed.

Over the next few days, Keeper made remarkable progress. Tests confirmed that his suffering was not due to any underlying health issues, but likely the result of starvation from being confined without access to food.

Keeper spent the last 6 weeks recovering in a loving foster home, where slowly but surely, he gained strength and started putting on weight. We are so grateful for his foster family for taking such great care of him and showing him the love he truly deserves!

Keeper is great with big dogs, small dogs and cats. If you would like to meet him, our Adoption Center is open tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday, 1-6 pm! 🥰

01/16/2025

Meet Daphne, one of our adoptable cats waiting for her purrfect home at Pounce Cat Cafe! 🐾

The team at Pounce think she’s definitely the cutest (we agree!) but maybe she was caught at a bad time? “Really? You’re taking my picture now?” 😹😻

Daphne has been patiently searching for her forever home since the end of August. You can visit her at Pounce Cat Cafe, located at 404 W. Broughton Street, and see why we think she’s the sweetest. We cannot wait for her to find her family!

01/13/2025

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible quilting group that creates cozy quilts for our HSGS cats every year! 🧵🐾

Last week, Teri, one of their thoughtful members, stopped by to deliver this year’s batch of handmade quilts. Missy and her furry feline friends couldn’t be more grateful. Thanks to their generosity, our kitties are staying warm during these COLD days and feeling the love.

We’re so lucky to have such caring community members making a difference for our animals. Thank you for all that you do! 🫶🏻

01/08/2025

URGENT - FOSTER NEEDED! 🙏🏻

Meet Niko, a sweet and shy 1-year-old medium-sized pup who’s searching for a safe place to grow while he waits for his perfect family.

About Niko:
- Age: 1 year old
- Size: Medium
- Temperament: Good with some dogs, but a bit reserved and guarded around new people
- Needs: A calm, patient environment without young children where he can build his confidence

Why Niko Needs You:

Niko is still learning to trust people and would thrive in a foster home that provides him the stability and love he needs. He spent the last 2 months in a professional board and train with At My Side K9 Training & Boarding where he became a pro at obedience and is ready to transition to a foster home. Having another dog in the home would help Niko feel more comfortable, but a meet-and-greet is required to ensure the fit is just right.

Become Niko’s Adoption Ambassador!

As his foster, you’ll play a vital role in helping him find a forever home. This involves:
- Caring for Niko and providing a supportive environment
- Actively marketing him on social media and attending adoption events
- Helping showcase his personality to potential adopters

What We Provide:

We’ll equip you with all necessary supplies, medical care, and behavioral support to make fostering Niko as seamless as possible.

If you’re ready to open your heart and home to Niko and become his advocate, please reach out today!

Contact us at [email protected] to learn more and get started.

01/08/2025

Meet Moose! 🐾🫎

Moose is an adorable 2-year-old small dog with a big heart (and a few extra pounds!). Due to unfortunate housing circumstances, his previous owners had to relocate to a no-pets-allowed home. Now, Moose is looking for a family who can help him shed the weight and give him the love he deserves.

A little about Moose:

Size: small (currently overweight, but ready to slim down!)

Temperament: outgoing, friendly, and affectionate

Behavior: loves being close to people – he’ll happily sit next to you or on your lap

He walks well on a leash and is comfortable being picked up and held. He spins in happy circles when excited which is absolutely adorable!

Special Notes:
Moose will need a weight management plan to help him return to a healthy size. He’s made great strides in obedience and has a calmer demeanor than before, but a healthy lifestyle will bring out the best in him. 🫶🏻☺️

01/05/2025

You might remember Basil, the Cane Corso who was discovered on our property early morning on December 23rd. It was around 4:30 am and he was found wearing a jacket and collar, holding a cat bowl in his mouth, along with a note. Bob, the first staff member to arrive that day, brought him inside, gave him food, and a cozy bed to rest.

After sharing Basil’s story, we were flooded with messages from people who thought they recognized him or may know his previous owners and many who also showed interest in adopting him after his stray hold. Among them was a family who had adopted another Cane Corso, Kani, from us just last year.

After we received their message, we reached out and they traveled all the way from Atlanta with two of their other dogs for a meet-and-greet. The meeting was a success, and we are so happy to share that they decided to give Basil the loving home he truly deserves! ❤️🐾

We are so grateful for all the post shares, all the positive comments, and to everyone that reached out whether it was with helpful information or willingness to help and care for Basil. The outcome is absolutely heartwarming and Basil already looks so settled and happy!

01/04/2025

December was a GREAT month with 187 of our furry friends finding their forever homes! Happy Tails, y’all! ❤️🐾

We also need to share that your support in 2024 was nothing short of incredible. Last year, 2366 animals found their loving families and settled into their new homes. Together, we have truly made an incredible impact, and we cannot wait to see what we can accomplish in 2025.

THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts. Our community is simply the best!!! 🫶🏻

01/02/2025

Thank you Tybee Island Police Department for your partnership and love for these animals!! We are so grateful and cannot wait to see the impact we make together in 2025! 🎉🎉🎉

As we step into a new year, we can’t help but look back at how far we’ve come together. From the shores of Tybee Island to the bright lights of Las Vegas, the program has taken us on one heck of a journey!

To date, YOU have helped us raise awareness and provide amazing adventures for 70 animals in need including:

🐕 57 dogs
🐈‍⬛ 12 cats
🐇1 rabbit

While we may never know the true impact our partnership with the Humane Society for Greater Savannah has on the animal community as a whole, we’re not about to stop now! We look forward to sharing more pawsome adventures together in 2025!

12/28/2024

Santa may have had a busy night, but he still made time on Christmas Day to bring a special holiday feast for our shelter animals. 🎅🏻🐾 🎄

It was also a bittersweet moment as we said goodbye to Ella the Elf until next year. She told us she loved her time spent out at Adoption Center and can’t wait to come back. 🥰 AND — lucky for her, she got to hitch a ride back to the North Pole with Santa himself! 😉

Happy Holidays from Ella, Santa, and the entire staff at HSGS! 🎄❤️