OUR SERVICES
Thomasville Humane is much more than just an animal shelter. We provide a number of services to the local community to help pets live happier, healthier lives. We also offer services that help the community at large, such as temporarily housing lost pets and scheduling visits to local nursing homes. You can learn more about our services below.
Spay/Neuter
Prices vary
Spaying and neutering prevents unwanted litters that contribute to the problem of pet overpopulation in our community. It can also improve the health and life expectancy of your canine or feline friend.
Thomasville Humane offers low-cost sterilizations in partnership with local veterinarians through our Our Spay/Neuter Incentive Program (SNIP) to qualifying pet owners.
PET THERAPY & VISITATION
Tailored to our community’s senior citizens, Thomasville Humane visits several of our local nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The residents and the animals benefit from the social interaction alike. These visits always create a sense of emotional well-being and are very well received by the residents, even those suffering from conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, and autism. If you are interested in scheduling a visit to your facility, please contact us.
GROUP & ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
We offer educational programs to special interest groups and adults in our community. Topics of discussion include advanced level coverage of animal health, care, and responsible pet ownership. We often also discuss animal control laws, advantages of spaying/neutering, and the emotional benefits of companion animals. We frequently speak to organizations such as the Citizens’ Academy and the Foster-Parent Association.
NON-PROFIT Educational PARTNERING
We are proud to be a member of Thomas County Family Connections, for which we meet monthly with other non-profits and educators throughout the community. Additionally, we have on-going relationships with our local United Way, Hands on Thomas County, and the Halcyon Home for Battered Women as well as several animal rescue groups.
MicroChipping
$25
Bring your pet into our office to be “chipped,” a quick and painless process that will increases the likelihood of their return to you should they ever be lost. All animal control vehicles, local vet offices, and the shelter are equipped with chip readers to help found pets get home quickly.
Community cat program
Often called stray or feral cats, community cats are abundant and problematic in Thomas County. Our programs humanely trap community cats so that they can be sterilized and vaccinated before being returned to the spot where they were picked up.This proven technique decreases the community cat population problem in our community.
If you have a community cat issue, Thomasville Humane rents humane cat traps for a $70 refundable deposit.
DURING & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
These programs are designed to reach school-age children and teach them how to interact safely with pets. Topics of discussion include animal health, care, and responsible pet ownership. The goal is to foster in the children a sense of love, respect, and compassion towards animals and each other. We frequently travel to city, county, and private schools as well as popular after-school locations such as the YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, and Girl Scouts. If you are interested in scheduling a visit to your school or program, please contact us.
Pet retention and counseling
Thomasville Humane uses guidelines for Target Zero to minimize the number of animals that enter our shelter. These problem solving techniques help the public deal with family pet issues instead of surrendering the pet to shelter care. We engage volunteers and staff to counsel pet owners on how to work with and understand their pets.
Lost & Found Program
Every animal in our care is scanned for a microchip and searched for other forms of identification.
rehoming pets
We understand that sometimes pet owners can no longer keep their pets. If you decide to find a new home for your pet, first talk to trusted friends, family members, co-workers, neighbors, and your veterinarian - as they may know someone who might be interested in taking your pet. If that is unsuccessful and you wish to surrender your pet, complete the Owner Surrender Application.
rabies clinics
Thomasville Humane hosts rabies clinics throughout the year. On-site clinics offer low-cost rabies vaccinations to the community.
