Oconee Regional Humane Society

We are dedicated to bringing people and adoptable animals together for lifelong relationships through rescue and adoption.  We are committed to reducing animal over population in our community through public outreach and low/no cost spay/neuter programs.

Important Announcement

Closure Due to Covid-19

In alignment with the Georgia’s current shelter in place order Oconee Regional Humane Society is closed.  What does this mean?

  • All of our pets are still being cared for daily by staff and volunteers that are able to feed, clean and provide enrichment while following proper social distancing techniques to ensure their health and safety. 
  • Interested in adopting?  We can help with that!   Please go to our Adopt a Dog or Adopt A Cat pages which outline our new adoption process.
  • We are still here as a resource.  Please reach out to us if you are in need.  Orhspets@gmail.com  706-454-1508
  • Want to support pets in our community?  Click here to donate.

This is a great project for your whole family!  It's also great for kids, scout projects, and church groups.

Social Distancing Bottle Challenge

Your change can make a change for homeless pets!  All proceeds will go toward providing the basic necessities for the animals at our shelter.
  • Grab any empty, clean container.
  • Download, print and tape a label onto it.  (Labels will be available to download after you've completed the sign up process.
  • Fill the container with your loose change.
  • Drop off the filled bottle at ORHS on or after August 1st.  Or, better yet, simply make a donation of the collected amount online. (Your donation is tax-deductible!)

Featured Dog:  Otis

Otis is our 12-year-old Beagle who is looking for his retirement home. Otis is a world traveler and would like to finally settle down for the remainder of his years.  Now that he has come to ORHS, he is having his needs taken care of and getting healthy. 

Life on the road has been a little rough and he knows it’s time to have a soft spot to land.  Otis is good with other dogs, especially young puppies.  He has been an exceptionally good companion to his foster mom.  If you would like to have Otis come to share his life stories with you, fill out an application for him. He would love to sit and reminisce his glory days with you.

Featured Cat:  Phyllis

Phyllis resembles the glamorous Abyssinian breed portrayed in paintings and sculptures of the ancient Egyptian cats which show an elegant feline with a muscular body.

With long legs in proportion to her lean body, big green eyes, short silky blonde hair, she looks like a Supermodel when she struts her stuff.   Phyllis is approximately 8 pounds and because she is full of extraordinary energy she never has to diet.  She is naturally small and slender.

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About Our Shelter

ORHS works to end animal overpopulation and disease through an aggressive spay/neuter program for the pets of low-income residents in our community.  We know of no other community spay/neuter program that offers NO-COST surgeries for the pets of needy residents.

We help needy families feed and care for their pets, serve as advocates for animals and their people, and educate the public about compassion and responsibility toward all animals.

Our adoption center is a no-kill facility where all incoming animals accepted are evaluated, medically treated and rehabilitated when needed. ORHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that does not receive any government funding and relies on the goodwill and generosity of individuals and corporations.

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