General - Etowah Valley Humane Society

What should I wear when going to the shelter?

Please wear appropriate clothing It is best to wear pants and tennis shoes or boots if you are working with dogs in the kennels. Please don't wear your nicest clothes, wear items you would not mind getting a little dirty! no open-toed shoes no short shorts no tank tops no [...]

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Do you euthanize animals?

No, We are as close to a no-kill shelter as we can get. The only time we euthanize is when an animal becomes aggressive or has a medical problem that is untreatable and extremely painful. At that time, it is actually more humane to have that animal euthanized.

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Can you send someone out to check on an abused animal?

No, Etowah Valley Humane Society is an adoption facility. Bartow County Animal Control is the intake facility for lost & stray and owner surrendered pets and animal abuse. We are not authorized or staffed for this service. Please call Bartow County Animal Control at 770-387-5153, or call 911.

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Can I perform School Community Service at your facility?

Yes, we offer Community Service hours for school programs, please fill out a volunteer application here and sign in with the front desk and present your information.

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What is Rescue @ Etowah Valley Humane?

Bartow County Animal Control - Intake Facility Etowah Valley Humane Society – Adoptions Rescue @ Etowah Valley Humane - Rescues / Transfers Rescue @ Etowah Valley Humane works with Bartow County Animal Control and licensed Georgia Rescue Organizations to rescue the additional homeless pets out of Bartow County Animal Control [...]

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Do you offer veterinary services?

No. EVHS is an adoption / rescue shelter. We are not permitted to offer veterinary services to animals not in our care. For low cost services please contact Bartow County Animal Control: https://www.bartowcountyga.gov/departments/animal_control/index.php Or visit https://etowahvalleyhumane.org/low-cost-spay-and-neuter-clinics/ for more information on additional options.

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May I surrender a dog or cat to your facility?

No. Etowah Valley Humane Society is not authorized to intake animals from the general public. That designation goes to Bartow County Animal Control. BCAC is the agency that picks up animals that have been abandoned, strayed, or surrendered by their owners. All of our homeless pets are rescued from BCAC. [...]

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What should you do if you have lost your pet?

If you have lost your pet, see a stray or need to surrender your pet please contact: Bartow County Animal Control 770-387-5153 www.bartowcountyga.gov/departments/animal_control/ If you have lost your pet it is important that you visit Bartow County Animal Control as soon as possible to check the facility for your [...]

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