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.

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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.

Featured Dog:  Kit

Kit is a medium size hound mix, about a year old and she came to us from Animal Control.  She had been found wandering the streets and it looked like she had been on her own for awhile.  She was emaciated and she appeared to have just given up.  When Kit came to ORHS, she was still very thin, quiet and frightened. She seemed to like our volunteers when they sat with her and they eventually got her to walk on leash after carrying her outside, but she was still very afraid.  Kit needed a foster home.  Kit's foster mom sent us a description after having her for just a week.

My best description of Kit’s personality is that she’s a treasure chest full of love to share and we have the key. She is shy at first but I don’t think she’s been abused.  She has no issues with men and once she feels comfortable she wants to be with people and wherever the action is.  She thrives on affection and attention.  I really think she’s spent most, if not all of her life alone, neglected and never comforted when she was afraid.  Sad.

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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.