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About Us

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Humane Society for Greater Savannah is to lead our community in the compassionate treatment of animals, to address the causes of animal suffering and overpopulation, to educate and encourage people to take responsibility for their animal companions and to provide care for animals in need. 

History

More than 55 years ago, a group of concerned animal lovers joined together to organize The Humane Society of Chatham-Savannah, Inc. In February 1985, the Humane Society was incorporated under the laws of the State of Georgia. In November of the same year, we were recognized as a federally tax-exempt 501(c)3 charity under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

In January 2010, we changed our name to The Humane Society for Greater Savannah - to more accurately describe our area of service. All funding of The Humane Society for Greater Savannah is by private donation from individuals, businesses, trusts and foundations; bequests; special events; grants; and from the proceeds of our "Pick of the Litter" Thrift Shop. We receive NO funding from any government agency, and NO money from any other animal welfare organization including the Humane Society of the United States.

The Humane Society for Greater Savannah is proud to be a Drug Free Workplace.

2011-2012 Board of Directors

Ray Williams - President
William Norse - Vice President
Judge Claire Cornwell-Williams - Secretary
Lorianne Denslow - Treasurer
Shawna Falber Shill
Connie Gabrielli
Mimi Krupp
Beth Martin, D.V.M.

Elizabeth Miller, M.D.
Neely North, D.V.M
Mary Peabody
Shirley Sessions
Fawn Smiley
Ruth Weimar
Eric Zimmerman
Lynn Gensamer - Executive Director

Meet our Staff


provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

All funding of The Humane Society for Greater Savannah is by private and corporate donations, bequests, special events, and from the proceeds of our Thrift Shop.  We receive NO funding from any government agency, and NO money from any other animal welfare organization including the Humane Society of the United States. Humane Society for Greater Savannah is proud to be a Drug Free Wooney from any other animal welfare organization including the Humane Society of the United States.

The Humane Society for Greater Savannah is proud to be a Drug Free Workplace.