Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter

An organization with a charitable mission, the Thomson-McDuffie County Animal Shelter is dedicated to the protection and humane treatment of all animals. Our goals are to provide a safe haven for abused, neglected, and abandoned animals, educate the public on ethical pet ownership, motivate people to spay and neuter their pets, and promote adoption of the animals in our care.

We wanted to help animals that other rescue organizations couldn't or wouldn't take because of a health issue or because their breed, age, or other characteristics might make it more difficult for them to find new homes.

Athens-Clarke County Animal Services guards against dangerous animals roaming loose and safeguards animals from cruel treatment.

Our goal is to save as many animals as we can while lowering the number of unwanted pets by operating a low-cost spay and neuter clinic out of the shelter.