Savannah Humane Society - Making a Difference

More than 55 years ago, a group of concerned animal lovers joined together to organize The Humane Society of Chatham-Savannah, Inc. They created a vision for Savannah where in our community for every pet there is a safe and loving home with a responsible owner. They conduct adoptions, provide education, owner assistance and affordable spay and neuter services.  As you know, we're a pet-loving team here. Several team members have rescue dogs; a couple of which came from the Humane Society. We've made donations, walked the dogs ourselves, and once had a holiday party and asked our guest to bring dog or cat food instead of presents. It's the least we could do for an organization so close to home for many of us. 

This often forgotten Savannah non-profit organization is really making a differene in our community. They have often rescued animals, and then find good homes for them. The most recent rescue was a 2 1/2 yr old Mastif - Pit (Juicy) mix dog which had been abandoned by its owners in Hinesville. The dog, nearly starved to death was nearly 40 pounds underweight. Watch the WTOC viedo on the heartwrenching story.

http://www.wsav.com/story/24548127/neglected-dog-in-hinesville-is-getting-some-much-needed-care?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9769165

Pets are so important for our health. In fact here is an article from the American Physcology Association. 

Pets can serve as important sources of social and emotional support for “everyday people,” not just individuals facing significant health challenges, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. 
...“Specifically, pet owners had greater self-esteem, were more physically fit, tended to be less lonely, were more conscientious, were more extraverted, tended to be less fearful and tended to be less preoccupied than non-owners.” Read this article. http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2011/07/cats-dogs.aspx

Even zoo keepers understanding the nuturing and healthy impact of animals on our lives, and other animals life. The Cincinnati zoo has been successfully pairing adolescent cheetahs with dogs as playmates for 30 years as part of its Cat Ambassador program. Watch this adorable video as the dog and baby Ocelot play.