More than 50 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.

All funding of The Humane Society of Savannah/Chatham, Inc. is by private and corporate donations, bequests, special events, 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!