Humane Society of Morgan County

HSMC employees take a photo alongside Garrett, Gabrielle, and Griffin Smith as part of the $100,000 check presentation. CONTRIBUTED

HSMC employees take a photo alongside Garrett, Gabrielle, and Griffin Smith as part of the $100,000 check presentation. CONTRIBUTED

HSMC awarded $100,000 check from local nonprofit

Skyla Morris
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The Humane Society of Morgan County (HSMC) is celebrating a recent $100,000 donation gifted by the Five Bucks Foundation of Lake Oconee.“The Humane Society of Morgan County is honored to announce a generous $100,000 donation from the Five Bucks Foundation, arriving at a pivotal moment as the...
Chloe, a five-year-old female tortoiseshell cat, is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Morgan County. She has spent six months in the shelter and has yet to find a permanent home. CONTRIBUTED

Chloe, a five-year-old female tortoiseshell cat, is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Morgan County. She has spent six months in the shelter and has yet to find a permanent home. CONTRIBUTED

HSMC, Harvest & Honey host ‘Coffee with Cats’

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The Humane Society of Morgan County has launched a new monthly event, “Coffee with Cats,” with Harvest & Honey, a catering service in Rutledge.
The Humane Society of Morgan County recently received a $6,000 grant on behalf of the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Dog and Cat Sterilization Program. Pictured at the grant presentation are (L-R) Chelsea Turner, grant administrator; Miranda Johnson, director of operations for the Humane Society; Crystal Howard, programs manager for the Humane Society; and Jason Smith, Department of Agriculture representative. CONTRIBUTED

The Humane Society of Morgan County recently received a $6,000 grant on behalf of the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Dog and Cat Sterilization Program. Pictured at the grant presentation are (L-R) Chelsea Turner, grant administrator; Miranda Johnson, director of operations for the Humane Society; Crystal Howard, programs manager for the Humane Society; and Jason Smith, Department of Agriculture representative. CONTRIBUTED

Local animal rescues receive spay/neuter grants

Hannah Barron
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Every year, the Georgia Department of Agriculture awards grants to animal shelters and rescues through its Dog and Cat Sterilization Program, which aims to provide financial assistance for procedures that target pet overpopulation.
Zelda, a 1-year-old Whippet Mix, has been in and out of the shelter but was recently adopted. COURTESY OF MARNI SHINDELMAN

Zelda, a 1-year-old Whippet Mix, has been in and out of the shelter but was recently adopted. COURTESY OF MARNI SHINDELMAN

HSMC celebrates 30 years of service to community

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The Humane Society of Morgan County (HSMC) has provided shelter animals with homes since 1994. Located at 1170 Fairground Road in Madison, the shelter houses a wide variety of dogs and cats needing forever homes.The shelter recently reached its capacity for both dogs and cats.
Ken Bishop of Rutledge beside his immaculate 1959 Chevy Apache pickup which won the coveted Best in Show award. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Ken Bishop of Rutledge beside his immaculate 1959 Chevy Apache pickup which won the coveted Best in Show award. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

HSMC hosts Pistons for Paws

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The Humane Society of Morgan County (HSMC) held its annual Pistons for Paws Charity Car Show fundraiser Sept. 16 in downtown Madison. The show included trucks, motorcycles, classic muscle cars and even a couple of hearses.
Sputnik is one of several pets at the Humane Society of Morgan County that are looking for forever homes. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Sputnik is one of several pets at the Humane Society of Morgan County that are looking for forever homes. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Humane Society gets needed anonymous match

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
After a year of rising costs and a bout of Parvo that closed down the adoption center for two weeks, the treasurer of the Humane Society of Morgan County is projecting an annual shortfall of $50,000.
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