Humphreys County Humane Society

Humphreys County Humane Society is a partner of Best Friends, working together to save the lives of dogs and cats in communities like yours across the country

The Best Friends Network is made up of thousands of public and private shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter organizations, and other animal welfare groups — all working to save the lives of dogs and cats in communities like yours across the country.

From Humphreys County Humane Society

The objective of the HCHS shall be the prevention of cruelty to animals, promotion of the spaying and neutering of animals, animal adoptions and community education. The Humphreys County Humane Society is a 501c3 charitable organization located in rural Tennessee. The group assists surrounding counties regarding the Mission Statement. HCHS is run solely by volunteers dedicated to promoting Animal Welfare and deterring Animal Cruelty on a daily basis. The group is active in community humane education and a large transport program.

Waverly, TN 37185-2948
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Our partners support each other and inspire their own communities to increase lifesaving of dogs and cats across the country.

Every partner has one common goal: to save the lives of homeless pets.

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Animals in Tennessee need your help

You can make a world of difference in the lives of cats and dogs in your community when you work with Humphreys County Humane Society and Best Friends to support homeless pets and save more lives.

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When you adopt a homeless dog or cat you’re saving the life of a loving and loyal animal. You’re also making space for other pets to find families of their own.
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Foster a pet

Fostering a pet is a short-term commitment with long-term impact. By opening your home to a dog or cat for even a few days, you can save lives.
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Heartwarming stories from our partners

Just like Humphreys County Humane Society, shelters and rescue groups around the country are saving the lives of homeless cats and dogs. Read more about their lifesaving work. 
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Neo was rescued from a cruelty case and held as evidence in a shelter for nearly 500 days. Today, he’s a much-loved part of his new family.
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Grant helps save senior dog’s eyesight

A Lab mix named Cheesecake had a disease that threatened her eyesight, but a Rachael Ray Save Them All Grant helped her to see again.
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A new life for dogs rescued from dogfighting

29 dogs put cruelty in the past and begin new lives after being saved in South Carolina.
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Who we are

Best Friends Animal Society  works alongside thousands of animal shelters, rescue groups, and other animal welfare organizations to save the lives of cats and dogs across the country and to make the entire country no-kill by 2025.

The Best Friends Network is comprised of thousands of animal welfare groups from every single state, all working to save the lives of pets in their own communities.

Ranging from animal shelters and rescue groups to spay/neuter and trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) organizations, they collaborate with Best Friends to save even more lives in every corner of the country.

Best Friends provides marketing help, fundraising events, webinars, grants, and other resources so that, together, we can Save Them All.

Interested in becoming a partner? Visit bestfriends.org/network »