Welcome to the Humane Society of Alamance County!
The Humane Society of Alamance County is a non-profit, animal welfare organization whose mission is to partner with our community to educate and encourage compassionate citizenship, enrich the lives of companion animals and promote responsible pet ownership through services designed to reduce pet overpopulation and increase pet retention and re-homing efforts. Our vision is to transform how society cares for companion pets through adoption, spay and neuter programs, and humane education.
Founded in 1971 to develop and implement animal welfare programs and services within Alamance County, the HSAC has continued to evolve to become one of the leading animal welfare agencies in the county. We receive no financial assistance from local, State or Federal agencies. Unlike funded agencies, we survive on donations and support our organization through fundraisers and awarded grants. Our five core services offered to the community are the Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Program, Emily's Fund (Medical Owner Assist), No More Empty Bowls (Food Pantry), our Rescue and Foster Program, and Community Education.
Our main purpose has always been to stop the overpopulation of domestic animals. We have steadily grown as a result of our volunteers' dedication to our community and have helped thousands of pets over the course of 45 years.
Founded in 1971 to develop and implement animal welfare programs and services within Alamance County, the HSAC has continued to evolve to become one of the leading animal welfare agencies in the county. We receive no financial assistance from local, State or Federal agencies. Unlike funded agencies, we survive on donations and support our organization through fundraisers and awarded grants. Our five core services offered to the community are the Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Program, Emily's Fund (Medical Owner Assist), No More Empty Bowls (Food Pantry), our Rescue and Foster Program, and Community Education.
Our main purpose has always been to stop the overpopulation of domestic animals. We have steadily grown as a result of our volunteers' dedication to our community and have helped thousands of pets over the course of 45 years.
Low Cost Spay & Neuter Program
The HSAC has offered its low-cost spay and neuter program to local residents for more than two decades. HSAC operates independently with the support of generous contributors and volunteers. We facilitate spay and neuter surgeries through partnerships with several of Alamance County's veterinary clinics and hospitals.
To learn more about our spay and neuter program, click here!
*In honor of our Military Veterans and Active Duty Personnel as well as our First Responders (police officers, sheriff deputies, firefighters, paramedics and rescuers), the HSAC is proud to offer a 50% discount on our spay/neuter packages. In order to qualify for this discount, valid identification must be provided. (Discount also applies to National Guard and Reservists.)
Active Duty Personnel: Common Access Card (CAC) or Uniformed Services ID Card.
Veterans: DD-214 (must reflect character of service as honorable or under honorable conditions), Uniformed Services ID Card, Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) or Veteran Identification Card (VIC).
First Responders: Valid State, County or Agency issued ID card with photo.
To learn more about our spay and neuter program, click here!
*In honor of our Military Veterans and Active Duty Personnel as well as our First Responders (police officers, sheriff deputies, firefighters, paramedics and rescuers), the HSAC is proud to offer a 50% discount on our spay/neuter packages. In order to qualify for this discount, valid identification must be provided. (Discount also applies to National Guard and Reservists.)
Active Duty Personnel: Common Access Card (CAC) or Uniformed Services ID Card.
Veterans: DD-214 (must reflect character of service as honorable or under honorable conditions), Uniformed Services ID Card, Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) or Veteran Identification Card (VIC).
First Responders: Valid State, County or Agency issued ID card with photo.
Foster & Rescue
Since 2001, we have been able to rescue countless homeless or abused dogs and cats. The majority of our animals are rescued from Alamance County's animal shelter, Burlington Animal Services, as well as other nearby shelters. We also take in animals directly from community members when they are unable to continue caring for them. The numbers of animals we save depends on the funds we have available to cover the cost of rescue, as well as volunteers willing to act as foster parents until permanent homes can be found. We are very fortunate to house some of our foster cats and kittens at the Luv-A-Pet Feline Adoption center within the PetSmart located on University Drive in Burlington.
Want to become a foster, volunteer or both? Click here!
Want to become a foster, volunteer or both? Click here!
Emily's Fund
Emily, a mixed breed puppy, was brought to us after her owner noticed she was bleeding every time she had to urinate. After having her examined and ruling out several other causes, we believed her to have a rare clotting disorder and had her rushed to an emergency veterinarian who gave her fluids and was able to stabilize her. It was also determined that she would need several blood transfusions so the HSAC launched the "Emily's Fund" campaign in January of 2014 with the hopes of raising enough money to cover Emily's ever growing medical expenses and give her the best possible chance at survival. Sadly, despite our best efforts and those of the community that rallied behind her, Emily succumbed to her condition. In the face of her severe anemic state, Emily remained such a happy little girl regardless of how horribly she must have felt throughout her medical ordeal.
We chose to re-name our owner medical assist program "Emily's Fund" in honor of her fighting spirit!
To this day, the program helps qualifying, low income families with unexpected vet bills due to illness or accident. Through grants and generous donations from the public, the HSAC has assisted multiple families since 2014 and we hope to be able to help many more in the years to come.
Our qualifications are as follows:
We chose to re-name our owner medical assist program "Emily's Fund" in honor of her fighting spirit!
To this day, the program helps qualifying, low income families with unexpected vet bills due to illness or accident. Through grants and generous donations from the public, the HSAC has assisted multiple families since 2014 and we hope to be able to help many more in the years to come.
Our qualifications are as follows:
- Household (low) income verified
- Pet must have previous vet care
- Pet must be spayed/neutered
- Pet must be up-to-date on vaccines
Humane Education
Education is a key HSAC effort. We strive to increase public awareness of pet owners' responsibilities through our Companion Quarterly newsletter, Quick Bark email updates, our social media pages and information booths at public events. We also offer a slideshow presentation about HSAC that we offer to civic groups. Finally, volunteer Humane Educators conduct programs for schools, churches, Scouts and other children's groups, teaching young people about responsible pet care.
To schedule a Humane Education event for your civic or children's group, call 336-438-2023 or e-mail us at hsacinfo@gmail.com.
To schedule a Humane Education event for your civic or children's group, call 336-438-2023 or e-mail us at hsacinfo@gmail.com.
"No More Empty Bowls"
Do you love and care for your pet but find it has been tough to afford all of their food? Well, we're here to help!
"No More Empty Bowls" is our food pantry initiative to help keep pets and families together, even through tough times. We offer low income families in our community a small food supplement for up to 2 pets, once a month, in addition to what they can provide for their animals. To benefit from our program, we do require proof that all pets receiving food be spayed/neutered and have a current rabies vaccination. We also require the applicant have verified proof of income and/or NC state aid (EBT, social security, disability). If your pet has yet to be fixed, please contact us! We can help you schedule the surgery ASAP!
PLEASE APPLY AT THE OFFICE.
PLEASE NOTE THAT FOOD PICK UP DAYS ARE THE 1ST & 3RD FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH.
"NO MORE EMPTY BOWLS" SUPPORTERS:
- Amber's House of Dance
- Great Clips
- Girl Scout Troop 02227, Liberty, NC
- Farm Services, Inc
- Hillcrest Elementary School
- Tony Carter and his clients at D.R.I.V.E. Fitness
- Inferno-Ink Custom-Tattoo
- Buster's Poker League, Monday and Tuesday night
- St. Paul Lutheran Church
- Knights at Blessed Sacrament School
- Doggy do's
- Bell Letters Book Club
- UFPI
- Carolina Ramblers
- Burlington Womans Club
Amber's House of Dance donated over 1,300 lbs of food to HSAC at their Spring Event!
HSAC | PO Box 5117 Burlington, NC 27216 | 336- 438- 2023 (tel) | 336- 438- 2029 (fax) | hsacinfo@gmail.com
