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

Oconee Regional Humane Society is open by appointment only. 

If you are interested in one of our pets please contact us at  orhspets@gmail.com or 706-454-1508.

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.

Have the Coolest Ride in Town

And support the animals at ORHS!
What if you could style your ride and show your love for your pet and at the same time support ORHS, all while raising funds for the animals we rescue. Well, now you can! Get your personalized ORHS Pet Plate.

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 Dogs:  Brittany & Bridgette

Meet Brittany and Bridgette.  They are sisters who are ready to fly the nest and make their own way.  Though they enjoy playing together and spending time together, they wouldn't mind having their own special someone to love. Bridgette leans on Brittany for a lot of confidence, but she is growing stronger every day.  Both are very sweet and would love some personal one on one attention.  Here at ORHS, they are learning how to walk on a leash, how to play with toys, and how to get the volunteers to give them treats.  They almost have the volunteers trained.   Won't you consider giving one or both of them a Furever home?

Featured Cats:  Hercules and Mercury

These handsome bonded brothers are just about as perfect as you can get!  Found with two other siblings out in the woods, Hercules is the tuxedo and Mercury is the beautiful marble tabby.  Both are exceptionally snuggly, affectionate and incredibly playful!  And, as if they couldn’t get any better, these boys purr like the engines of two finely tuned automobiles.  Their foster mom says one of their favorite pastimes is to nap completely intwined in the arms of the other…absolutely adorable to see!

We are looking for a home where these boys can stay together.  Hercules and Mercury offer a lifetime of fun, excitement and just pure love to anyone lucky enough to take them into their family.

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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