Programs
& Initiatives

These initiatives are aimed at making a difference in our community in North Alabama.

The Greater Huntsville Humane Society (GHHS) is a no-kill shelter dedicated to furthering the humane care and treatment of animals and providing adoption services for the unwanted and homeless animals.

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Volunteer with us!

Pitch In Pets

In 2022, GHHS saved more than 700 animals, with medical costs reaching over $115,000!

Thanks to our Pitch In Pets fund, animals with serious illnesses and injuries were rehabilitated and adopted into their FURever loving homes.

Support with medical costs is the #1 need EVERYDAY at GHHS.

We treat a variety of ailments, including heartworm positive cases, animals who have endured serious physical injuries or physical trauma, severely malnourished animals, and animals that need additional time to adjust to accepting the love and compassion that we have to offer.

In 2023, our goal is to raise $75K through multiple fundraising efforts and partnering with local supporters wanting to help GHHS give these precious animals a second chance!

If you are interested in becoming a Pitch In Pets partner, please email GHHS Director of Marketing & Communication, Rochelle Sexton, [email protected].

It's all for the animals

Our programs and initiatives transform the lives of our four legged friends and our community. All GHHS programs, such as King’s Community Kitchen, HHOT Dogz, and the Pet Wellness Clinic, drive our mission forward and create an avenue to find proper placement for pets in our community.

King's Community Kitchen

Providing low-income pet owners with dog and cat food assistance in times of need.

King's Kitchen

Pet Wellness Clinics

Recurring veterinary care offered at the shelter for reduced rates but maximum care.

Pet Wellness Clinics

Three Tails Resale

The GHHS Thrift Store supports our mission by reselling gently used goods and clothing.

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Huntsville Hounds on Transport (HHOT Dogz)

GHHS began transporting dogs each month to partner shelters like BePaws They Matter Animal Rescue in New Jersey, Almost Home Humane Society in Iowa, Erie Humane Society in Pennsylvania, and more! Our new cargo van, donated by Jerry Damson Automotive Group, can carry 20+ dogs, depending on their size. This is a very exciting opportunity for GHHS to be able to save more of our community’s animals and provide more animals with loving homes. GHHS is so excited to begin this chapter of saving more lives.

If you are interested in being a volunteer driver, let us know! You must be at least 25 years old with a good driving record. Give us a call at 256-881-8081 for more information.

Foster a Pet

Your generosity will provide young and old, injured and sick, abused and under socialized dogs and cats a chance to grow or heal before finding their forever homes. Fostering is a wonderful experience for you and your family ‐ you can feel good knowing you have helped save an animal’s life. Even better, you’ve created space in the shelter to accommodate other homeless animals. Fostering increases an animal’s chance of adoption as they are being socialized and cared for in a home environment.

Paws for Patriots

GHHS’s newest community program is Huntsville Hounds on Transport (HHOT Dogz.) In the spring, GHHS began transporting dogs each month to the Humane Society of Washington County in Maryland or Humane Rescue Alliance in Washington DC. Our new cargo van, donated by Jerry Damson Automotive Group, can carry 20+ dogs, depending on their size. This is a very exciting opportunity for GHHS to be able to save more of our community’s animals and provide more animals with loving homes. GHHS is so excited to begin this chapter of saving more lives.

If you are interested in being a volunteer driver, let us know! You must be at least 25 years old with a good driving record. Give us a call at 256-991-8081 for more information.