Gwinnett Humane Society does not operate a shelter. We are a volunteer-based program focused on adopting animals in our Owner Sponsor program or being cared for in temporary volunteer foster homes. Our Placement volunteers are committed to placing our adoptable dogs and cats in new, loving homes by matching the personality and needs of each animal with prospective new families.

Gwinnett Humane Society is not affiliated with Gwinnett County Animal Control.

Animals in our adoption program are fostered while they await adoption, either by the owner who is giving the animal up or, if necessary, by a GHS Foster Home. The Gwinnett Humane Society is a group of individuals and families like yourself that have made room in their lives for homeless and unwanted animals. Foster homes are few and far between and the more GHS has, the more animals the organization can help.

Many people ask us how we can take animals into our homes, care for them, love them, and then give them up. The answer is simple...they need our help! Yes...we do find ourselves becoming emotionally attached...but we know that we are simply there to help. And there is nothing more rewarding than placing a beloved foster pet into a new and loving home.

By taking these animals into our homes, we are providing them an opportunity to find a permanent, loving home. Fostering can be one of the most rewarding parts of being a GHS volunteer. By becoming a Foster Home with the Gwinnett Humane Society, you can alter the course of an animal's life.

As always, we are still being bombarded with litters of puppies and kittens, as well as adult dogs and cats looking for homes. Many of them will die if we cannot take them into our foster program. If you've ever considered fostering, now is the time we need you most.

Please consider fostering as a way to show your support and concern for the animals of Gwinnett county. You may be there only hope.

Responsibilities of a GHS Foster Home:

When you take a Foster Animal into your home, you commit to caring for the animal until such time as it is adopted. You are responsible for food, medical care, and other expenses any animal in your care would incur.

GHS reimburses Foster Homes for Heartworm tests for dogs and Feline Leukemia/FIV combo test for cats after the animal is adopted. GHS offers partial reimbursement for Rabies vaccinations and spaying/neutering of foster animals after the animal has been adopted as well.

Animals active in our foster program can receive vaccinations (with the exception of Rabies) at no cost to the foster home, provided the animal is adopted solely through our Placement program. Additional medical expenses are the responsibility of the foster home. Some limited reimbursements maybe available depending on the availability of funds.

And remember, these expenses are tax-deductible (to the extent allowed by law).

If you've ever considered fostering, please consider signing up now...simply print the New Volunteer Application Form and bring it to a New Volunteer Orientation. If you have questions, e-mail our volunteer coordinator by clicking here or call us at (770) 798-7711 and leave a message on Line 6. One of our volunteers will contact you and can answer any questions you may have.