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Cherokee Humane Society Animal rescue in Acworth, GA

The Cherokee Humane Society has been operating for over thirty years as a private non profit animal welfare organization.

We are proud to serve the people and animals of Cherokee County with a variety of programs including adoptions, low cost spay and neutering, low cost vaccinations, assistance with emergency medical care and humane education for people of all ages.

Through our outreach, advocacy and services, we strive to ensure that animal companionship is accessible to all.

We are not part of the Cherokee County Animal Shelter. They are a separate entity supported by your tax dollars. The Cherokee County Humane Society is private and receives no local, state or federal support. We thrive solely through our thrift store and your generous donations.

Contact Ann P.
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Acworth, GA 30102
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Adoptable pets at Cherokee Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Wylie's adoption status with email updates.
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Wylie

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Acworth, GA
We'll also keep you updated on JAX (OSBrauer06282023)'s adoption status with email updates.
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JAX (OSBrauer06282023)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Acworth, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Nana Banana's adoption status with email updates.
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Nana Banana

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Acworth, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Lady's adoption status with email updates.
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Lady

American Pit Bull Terrier/Plott Hound

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Acworth, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Buddy

English Pointer/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Acworth, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Diane. Cheers Cast Litter's adoption status with email updates.
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Diane. Cheers Cast Litter

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 mos
Acworth, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Allee's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Allee

Boston Terrier/French Bulldog

Female, 3 mos
Acworth, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Molly's adoption status with email updates.
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Molly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Acworth, GA

Rescue FAQs

We are in Acworth but have have no restrictions on where adopters live.

Additional adoption info

To adopt one of our adorable kitty's you must come to one of the designated adoption sites, choose the animal you have your heart set on, fill out the paperwork and pay for the adoption fee, then you are on your way.
Please E-mail us about dogs as they are not kept in store and can rotate adoption locations.

****Please when you come bring either a carrier if you are adopting a cat and a leash if you are picking up a dog.****

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We'll also keep you updated on Helios's adoption status with email updates.
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Helios

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Chamblee, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Gucci's adoption status with email updates.
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Gucci

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
Cumming, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Goldie's adoption status with email updates.
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Goldie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
Cumming, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Kronos's adoption status with email updates.
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Kronos

American Bulldog

Male, Young
Ellijay, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Malene's adoption status with email updates.
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Malene

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Buford, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Fennster's adoption status with email updates.
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Fennster

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Alpharetta, GA

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