ATLANTA HUMANE SOCIETY

981 Howell Mill Road NW

Atlanta, Georgia 30318

Located in Fulton County

(404) 875-5331

Adoption Process

The Atlanta Humane Society reserves the right to deny adoption to any individual for any reason. Prospective adopters will need to fill out a preliminary adoption questionnaire. All adopters must be at least 18 years old and present a valid photo identification. If you are renting or leasing your home, please obtain permission from your landlord or the primary resident before proceeding with an adoption. The Atlanta Humane Society may contact your landlord for verification purposes. While meet-and-greet sessions are not mandatory for all animals, AHS staff may require them for certain cases. Adoption fees vary for each animal and are listed on the individual animal's webpage and on their kennel card in the adoption area. Typical adoption fees are as follows: Platinum Pets: $250 (this category includes puppies under 6 months and other animals designated by Admissions and Adoptions management) Dogs: - Standard dogs: $125 - Dogs over 5 years of age: $75 - Underdogs: $50 Cats: - Kittens: $100 - Standard cats: $50 - Cats over 5 years of age: $25 - CATch of the Week: $0 The adoption fee covers the following: - Initial vaccinations and deworming - Spaying or neutering - A wellness exam at a local VCA clinic within five days of adoption - An identifying microchip implanted under your pet's skin, with initial registration in the database - A collar and Atlanta Humane Society identification tags - A 4-pound bag of Purina One dry food that the animal has been eating during their stay at AHS - A cardboard carrier (for cats only) Any vaccinations required after adoption will be the responsibility of the adopter. The Atlanta Humane Society does not reimburse for veterinary expenses incurred after the adoption process.

Service Areas

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta Humane Society in Atlanta, GA

The Atlanta Humane Society (AHS) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, recognized as one of the oldest private charitable entities in Atlanta. Founded in 1873 following a visit from Robert E. Lee, AHS was initially established to protect women, children, and animals. For 79 years, it operated primarily as a child protection and animal welfare society. Today, AHS is a prominent pet adoption center, veterinary clinic, and educational program provider, having transitioned from its original location on Marietta Street to its current site at 981 Howell Mill Road in the 1930s. Additionally, the Alpharetta campus at 1565 Mansell Road opened in 2011. AHS serves approximately 25,000 animals each year and successfully places around 8,000 dogs and cats into permanent homes. The organization is dedicated to ensuring that all adoptable pets find homes. AHS does not euthanize adoptable animals and imposes no time limits on their stay in the facility. Euthanasia is performed only on animals suffering from severe medical issues or those with behavioral concerns. AHS takes pride in its role in addressing pet homelessness and overpopulation in the southeastern United States.

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