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Please see our new site at http://www.humanesocietyec.org
HSEC Pet Rescue and Adoption Center is jumping for joy as we have moved into our new shelter!!! Contact the shelter by phone or email 256-442-1348 or hsec@microxl.com, to help us complete this long awaited project! We are conveniently located off Hwy.77 on Brooke Avenue between I-59 in Attalla and Rainbow City.
The Humane Society of Etowah County was established in 1973 as a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the prevention of cruelty of animals, the relief of suffering among animals, and the extension of humane education as set forth in the by laws of the Society.
The old shelter facility was in the old City of Gadsden dog pound, which was enlarged over the years from the original 10 dog runs to 40 runs, including compartments that housed puppies, small dogs, cats and kittens.
Funding from municipal service agreements provide a portion of operating expenses to house animals for animal control. Contributions play a major role in the Society's operations and fund the SNAP (Spay Neuter Assistance Program) effort in its entirety.
Humane Society personnel are on pager call 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to provide access to the animal shelter for Animal Control Officers.
The Humane Society is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. Potential adopters must complete an adoption application form which aids shelter staff in determining if a home would be a suitable home. We strive for quality homes, not quantity of homes.
Please take a few moments to read the following explanation of our adoption policies and the steps that make up the process. You may be surprised to find that adopting an animal is a more involved process than you expected, or that it means you can't have immediate access to an animal in which you are interested.
Therefore, it's important to understand two things:
Here are the steps you'll go through in the adoption process:
Please note: As a general rule, we cannot hold animals for anyone. The most qualified applicant will get the pet. In the case of multiple applications for the same animal, HSEC personnel reserves the right to select the most qualified applicant.
Let us repeat: We don't ever intend to cause frustration or appear evasive. We want you to understand that it is upsetting for all concerned, especially the animals, when adoptions don't work out. One bad adoption experience can prevent someone from ever returning to an animal shelter. Please try to bear with us and be patient.
Directions to HSEC : From: I-59, exit onto Hwy.77 at exit 181. Proceed toward Rainbow City (the opposite direction from Walmart), until you reach the traffic signal at the intersection located by the Days Inn. Turn left , we are the second building on the right (beside the old Advanced Auto Parts Distribution Center.
