Our Mission: The purpose of the society is the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals, the extension of humane care and treatment for all animals needing protection; the return of lost animals to their owners; and to seek suitable homes for animals without owners.
Formed in 2002, with a handful of volunteers, many of whom are still involved. The goal was to improve conditions at the city run animal shelter. By November 2004, an agreement was reached with the City of Bainbridge for the Humane Society to take over the running of the shelter for a contracted sum. The city retained animal control functions as it does to this day. All animal picked up by animal control are brought to the shelter as are animals picked up by the more recently formed Decatur county animal control.
We are an open shelter accepting all lost, abandoned or unwanted animals from governmental agencies or individuals within our community.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE PHOTO/CALENDAR CONTEST WILL GO TO THE BDCHS BUILDING FUND!
The Bainbridge-Decatur County Humane Society Board members and volunteers are working to raise funds towards construction of a new and improved building. Conditions at the current shelter building have become less than desirable as well as the limited space to house the demands of the animals that come in from the city of Bainbridge and Decatur county.
A new and larger building will give the animals a better environment while they are at the shelter and will add space to accommodate more pets. The plans also include an area for educational activities, a "get aquainted area" for potential owners of the adopted pet and more space for the animals to enjoy free time outdoors.