Home Building Home, Health, and Hope About the Atlanta Humane Society Our History
Our History Since we first opened our doors more than 148 years ago, we have always had the same core passion of fighting for our city’s most vulnerable and defenseless.
The Atlanta Humane Society and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Inc. was founded with a focus on women, children, and animals. We remained a child protection and animal welfare society for 79 years.
As companion animals became more common, our services grew to match their needs and the needs of their families with an emphasis on animal-related concerns and advocacy.
Moved onto property at 10th and Howell Mill
Became recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization
Merged with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Georgia, Atlanta Chapter Inc. and changed our name legally to the Atlanta Humane Society and Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Inc.
Today, we continue to open our hearts to thousands of dogs and cats each year—whether we’re connecting them with loving homes, fighting on their behalf, or providing expert care.
Opened a new location in Alpharetta
Cal Morgan began as President and CEO, creating a new strategic plan and setting the Atlanta Humane Society on the course to be the leader of animal welfare in the Southeast
Opened an adoption center in Duluth, Georgia, with the support of Boehringer Ingelheim
