Humane Society of Hall County

The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (HSNEGA) is a compassionate organization with a rich history spanning 100+ years. As the largest selective admission facility in northeast Georgia, we are creating a model facility based on a proactive vision to end animal neglect and suffering in our region through:

- providing access to affordable surgery and basic wellness services to encourage and assist pet owners in properly caring for their pets;
- rescuing neglected and abandoned companion animals and giving them a second chance;
- advocating for animal welfare issues that support responsible pet ownership and renounce abuse and neglect; and
- creating a community known for treating our people and pets with respect and compassion.

We will achieve this vision through building a strong infrastructure based on people, sound financial stewardship, and relationships with diverse stakeholders who share our passion for ensuring no healthy animal or willing pet owner lacks access to resources.

HSNEGA is building an animal welfare organization known for its compassion and respect for animals and people in the community we serve. Our strategies are:

1. Be the leader in creating a community known for responsible pet ownership through programs/services to help people and their pets stay together, and educating the public on appropriate standards for responsible pet ownership.
2. Be a model facility that goes beyond community expectations for an animal welfare center.
3. Be an organization with a robust organizational infrastructure with a broad volunteer base, exceptional staff, and an engaged board of directors based in a culture of respect, trust and accountability.
4. Be a financially sustainable organization that is able to continue and expand our mission and services for the long-term through fiscal responsibility and prudent management of all funds.

HSNEGA capabilities are staff, financial position, and planning. We have revamped our recruitment and retention plans to attract, reward, and retain top-quality talent that can have the skills and drive to forward the organization's goals. We have worked hard to improve our financial position and build long-term and short-term capital improvement funds, increase our salaries to a more competitive wage, and expand our ability to provide services. We recently completed a strategic planning exercise to give direction and focus to our growth over the next 3-5 years so we can best serve our clients in the most meaningful ways.

In FY2016, we increased our rescue/adoptions by 16.7% and rescued 170 more animals than the previous year. Our Wellness Clinic reach was up 13.5% overall with heartworm prevention becoming the biggest selling items (a result of our heartworm education efforts). We also expanded our ability to serve more "hard case" rescues including participating in a 400+ animal neglect/abuse case. Other improvements/additions in the last fiscal year include the purchase of a dental machine and the rebuild of our outside canine play area, now known as the Bark Park. In FY2017, we built out a dedicated space for our new Healthy Pet Clinic which includes three exam rooms, a larger waiting area, and clinical team workspace, allowing HSNEGA to increase our level of service. Future plans also include the ability to offer additional services such as affordable dental cleanings and heartworm treatment.