Humane Society of Northeast Georgia

Scales and Tails @ Pet Supplies Plus
2026-03-14 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | GA
The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia is heading to Pet Supplies Plus for a “Scales and Tails” adoption event. Come meet some of our adoptables, grab some HSNEGA merch, and learn how you can support our life-saving mission in Gainesville!

📍 Event Details:

When: March 14th | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: Pet Supplies Plus (983 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA)

National Puppy Day @ Orangetheory Fitness
2026-03-23 16:15 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | GA
What’s better than a post-workout endorphin rush? A post-workout puppy cuddle. This National Puppy Day, The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia is partnering with Orangetheory Fitness to help some local furry athletes find their forever homes. Whether you’re looking for a new workout partner or just want to de-stress, come meet the adorable adoptables waiting for you!
Join us at 5019 W Broad St NE Suite 107/109, Sugar Hill, GA 30518 on March 23rd from 4:15 PM to 6:00 PM!

Mutts on Main
2026-03-28 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | GA
The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia is proud to join the downtown Gainesville community for Mutts on Main! From adoptions to advocacy, we’re dedicated to saving lives and celebrating the bond between pets and their people. Visit us at Downtown Gainesville on March 28th to meet our adoptable pets and learn how you can support our mission to provide second chances for local animals in crisis.
Free parking available at:

Main Street Parking Deck, 301 Main St.
Hall County Parking Facility, 225 Green St.
North Parking Deck, 130 Main St.
Historic City Hall, 117 Jesse Jewell Pkwy.

Adoption Event @ Smart Moves Storage
2026-04-11 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | GA
Looking to add some extra love to your home? Join us for a special Pet Adoption Event at Smart Moves Storage! Whether you’re looking for a playful pup or a cuddly cat, come meet local adoptable pets searching for their “furever” homes.

🗓️ Event Details

When: April 11th

Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Where: Smart Moves Storage

Address: 3658 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506

Tupelo Honey Adoption Event
2026-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | GA
Ready for some Southern hospitality and a brand-new best friend? The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia is headed to Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar for an afternoon of adoptions!
Come grab a seat on the patio, enjoy the atmosphere of Gainesville’s favorite spot for scratch-made Southern classics, and meet some of our wonderful adoptable dogs. It’s the perfect chance to find a companion who loves “biscuits and gravy” as much as you do.
📍 When & Where:

Date: April 18th

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: 2207 Limestone Ridge NE, Gainesville, GA 30501

Whether you’re there for the famous fried chicken or just to sneak a peek at our furry friends, we’d love to see you there.

Free Dog & Cat Vaccine Clinic (4/25)
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | St. Paul United Methodist Church, 404 Washington Street, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States
We are excited to partner with PetSmart Charities to provide a free pet vaccine clinic for our community! Join us to ensure your furry friends are up-to-date on their essential health needs.

Event Details

Date: April 25th, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: St. Paul United Methodist Church

404 Washington St NW, Gainesville, GA 30501

Services Provided
We will be offering the following services at no cost (available while supplies last):

Dogs: Rabies, DHPP, & Microchips

Cats: Rabies, FVRCP, & Microchips

Important Safety Guidelines
To ensure a safe environment:

For the safety of everyone, all dogs must be on a leash, and all cats must be in secure, individual carriers.

Our team needs to be able to safely handle your pet to administer care. If a pet is unable to maintain calm behavior or cannot be safely handled by our staff, we will unfortunately be unable to provide services to them.

We look forward to seeing you and your pets there!

Northeast Georgia Scout Show - Community Adventure Day
2026-05-02 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | GA
Join the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia at the Scout Show!
The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (HSNEGA) will be part of the upcoming Scout Show on the Flowery Branch Square!
Stop by on May 2nd between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to connect with our team. Whether you’re a Scout working on a badge or a family looking to expand your furry household, we’ll be there to share valuable insights on pet care and the importance of animal welfare in our community.
Event Highlights
The Scout Show is a high-energy, hands-on celebration of the Scouting spirit. While you’re visiting us, you can also enjoy:

Interactive Exhibits: Watch Scouting traditions come to life through live demonstrations and outdoor programs.

Community Fun: Explore booths from local vendors and businesses alongside hundreds of Scouts from the Northeast Georgia Council.

Scavenger Hunt: Participate in a family-friendly hunt throughout the square.

Pinewood Championship: Witness the Northeast Georgia Council Pinewood Championship Race, where top racers compete for the council trophy!

When: May 2nd, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Flowery Branch Square

Tee Off For Tails 2026
2026-05-21 | GA
Join us on May 21st, 2026, for Tee Off For Tails, a golf tournament hosted by the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia to raise funds to support our community and pets in need. Enjoy a fantastic day at the Chateau Elan Golf Club, participating in an exciting tournament where every swing helps make a difference.
Because we sold out completely last year, we recommend securing your spot early to make sure you don’t miss out on this event!

Registration & DetailsFoursome: $800Single Player: $225Mulligans are available for purchase

Want to increase your impact? We have several sponsorship opportunities available for businesses and individuals looking to champion the cause.
For more information on sponsorships or event details, please contact elancaster@hsnega.org.

📍 Chateau Elan Golf Club (6060 Golf Club Dr, Braselton, GA)
📅 May 21st, 2026
🕜 9AM Shotgun Start

Pet Pals Summer Camp 2026
2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-07-17 17:00 (America/New_York) | Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, 845 West Ridge Road, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States
Is your child ready to help “Prepare Animals for Love and Shelter” this summer at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia?

This camp is for kids who love helping animals! The registration fee includes all camp activities, a T-shirt, and a keepsake gift.

Lunch & Learn @ Del Webb Chateau Elan
2026-06-09 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | GA
Join us to hear inspiring animal stories, find out how you can help, and learn about leaving a lasting legacy through a gift in your will to HSNEGA. Everyone is welcome!

Free Dog Vaccine Clinic
2026-06-13 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | St. Paul United Methodist Church, 404 Washington Street, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States
Join us for our Free Dog Vaccine Clinic! Ensure your pups are healthy and protected with our community wellness event.

Event DetailsWhen: Saturday, June 13th, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMWhere: St. Paul United Methodist Church, 404 Washington St NW, Gainesville, GA 30501

Please note: The event is first-come, first-served, and it is highly encouraged to arrive early. This vaccine clinic will serve dogs only.

We are providing the following free of charge:RabiesDHPPMicrochips

Important Safety GuidelinesTo ensure the safety of all pets, owners, and our staff, please adhere to the following:Dogs must be on a secure leash at all times.For the safety of everyone, we are unable to treat pets that are unmanageable or pose a handling risk.

We look forward to seeing you and your pups there!

Pitch A Pet @ Mutations Brewing
2026-06-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | GA
Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Mutation Brewing Company
Can we pitch you a new best friend?
We are teaming up with Pitch-a-Friend Atlanta for a very special, very furry edition of everyone’s favorite PowerPoint night! Welcome to Pitch A Pet, where the slides are cute, the beer is cold, and the love is 100% real.
While human friends will be getting pitched like normal, the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia will be on-site with a crew of incredible, adoptable dogs! Not only do you get to meet these sweet pups in person, but they will also be getting their very own spotlight pitches on the big screen.

Looking for love? Whether you’re searching for a human date or a new four-legged best friend, this is where you need to be.

What to Expect:

🎤 Hilarious Presentations: Watch people pitch their single friends (and our adoptable doggos) to the crowd.

🐾 Puppy Love: Meet the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia’s eligible bachelors and bachelorettes in the fur.

🍻 Great Brews: Mutation Brewing will be pouring their finest drafts all night long.

💘 Matchmaking Magic: Who knows? You might just walk out with a date for Friday night—or a new family member!

StillFire Brewing Dog Days of Summer
2026-07-11 12:00 - 2026-07-12 18:00 (America/New_York) | GA
The dog days of summer are officially here, and we are beating the heat with our friends at StillFire Brewing! Grab your two-legged and four-legged besties and join the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia for an all-weekend pet party in Suwanee.
StillFire is transforming their brewery into a pup paradise, complete with splash pools, water stations, and custom dog-safe beer (made with beef flavors and electrolytes!) so your pooch can raise a glass right alongside you.
Come by the HSNEGA booth to meet our team, learn about our life-saving programs, grab some fun swag, and celebrate our community’s love for rescue animals.
Event Details

When: Saturday, July 11th & Sunday, July 12th | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Both Days)

Where: StillFire Brewing — 343 US-23, Suwanee, GA 30024

Adoption Event @ Wilson Orthodontics
2026-07-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | GA
Get ready for some serious smiles! The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia is teaming up with our wonderful community partners at Wilson Orthodontics for a special morning adoption event right here in Gainesville.
Whether you are stopping by for a routine adjustment or just want to snuggle some adorable, adoptable pets, we would love to see you! Our HSNEGA team will be on-site with some of our sweetest pups who are looking for their forever homes. Come find your new best friend, learn more about our shelter programs, and discover how you can support rescue animals in Northeast Georgia.
It’s the perfect excuse to take a mid-morning break and get your fix of puppy love. Who knows? You might just leave with a brand-new family member!
Event Details

When: Thursday, July 23rd | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Where: Wilson Orthodontics — 1071 S Enota Dr NE, Ste A, Gainesville, GA 30501

Admission: Completely FREE to attend!

Adoption Event @ Ryan Homes Laurel Fields
2026-07-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | GA
Looking to add a little extra joy to your weekend? Join us for a wonderful morning filled with wagging tails, happy faces, and plenty of love! We are bringing some of our most adorable, adoptable pets right to the neighborhood. Whether you’re actively looking to adopt or just want to shower some sweet animals with affection, we would love to see you there.
Enjoy some complimentary refreshments while you mingle with our furry guests. You might just meet your perfect match!

Where: 2497 Lee Land Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507

When: Saturday, July 25, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon)

Dine to Donate @ Texas Roadhouse
2026-08-06 15:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | GA
Turn your dinner plans into a lifesaving mission! Join us for a delicious night out at Texas Roadhouse in Gainesville, GA, and help support the pets at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (HSNEGA).
Whether you’re craving legendary steaks, hand-cut sides, or those famous fresh-baked rolls, 10% of your total food purchases will go directly back to providing food, medical care, and love to homeless animals in our community.
📍 Event Details

Where: Texas Roadhouse — Gainesville, GA Location

When: August 6th from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Meet Adoptable Dogs: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (HSNEGA team onsite!)

🍽️ How to Make Your Meal Count

Dine In: Grab a table at Texas Roadhouse (Gainesville) between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

Show the Flyer: Present the official event flyer or email to your server (digital or printed works!).

Save Lives: Texas Roadhouse donates 10% of your food bill to HSNEGA. It’s that simple!

🐶 Bonus Treat: Planning to eat between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM? Make sure to stop by and get some puppy snuggles! HSNEGA will be on-site with adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes.

Adoption Event @ Tupelo Honey
2026-08-22 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | GA
Brunch tastes even sweeter when it gives back! Join us on Saturday, August 22nd, at Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar for a morning of scratch-made Southern favorites and sweet tail wags.
Whether you’re stopping in for iconic scratch-made biscuits, famous fried chicken and waffles, or handcrafted mimosas, Tupelo Honey will donate 10% of total sales during the event to help support the animals at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (HSNEGA).
📍 Event Details

When: Saturday, August 22nd | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Where: Tupelo Honey — 2207 Limestone Ridge NE, Gainesville, GA 30501

HSNEGA will be on-site with adoptable dogs! 🐶

Free Cat Vaccine Clinic
2026-08-22 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | GA
Join us for our Free Cat Vaccine Clinic! Ensure your kitties are healthy and protected with our community wellness event.

Event Details:When: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMWhere: St. Paul United Methodist Church, 404 Washington St NW, Gainesville, GA 30501Please note: The event is first-come, first-served, and it is highly encouraged to arrive early. This vaccine clinic will serve cats only.

We are providing the following free of charge:RabiesFVRCPMicrochips

Important Safety GuidelinesTo ensure the safety of all pets, owners, and our staff, please adhere to the following:Cats must be in individual carriers.For the safety of everyone, we are unable to treat pets that are unmanageable or pose a handling risk.

We look forward to seeing you and your cats there!

Adoption Event @ PetSmart
2026-08-29 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | GA
Are you ready to add a little extra love (and a lot of tail wags) to your family? Join us on Saturday, August 29th, at PetSmart in Gainesville for our pop-up adoption event!
Our adoption team and wonderful volunteers will be on-site with a lineup of sweet, adoptable dogs who are looking for their forever homes. Whether you’re ready to adopt or just want to come say hello and learn more about our shelter, we’d love to see you there.

When: Saturday, August 29th | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: PetSmart — 842 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501

Dine to Donate @ Texas Roadhouse
2026-09-03 15:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | GA
Turn your dinner plans into a lifesaving mission! Join us for a delicious night out at Texas Roadhouse in Gainesville, GA, and help support the pets at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (HSNEGA).
Whether you’re craving legendary steaks, hand-cut sides, or those famous fresh-baked rolls, 10% of your total food purchases will go directly back to providing food, medical care, and love to homeless animals in our community.
📍 Event Details

Where: Texas Roadhouse — Gainesville, GA Location

When: September 3rd from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Meet Adoptable Dogs: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (HSNEGA team onsite!)

🍽️ How to Make Your Meal Count

Dine In: Grab a table at Texas Roadhouse (Gainesville) between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

Show the Flyer: Present the official event flyer or email to your server (digital or printed works!).

Save Lives: Texas Roadhouse donates 10% of your food bill to HSNEGA. It’s that simple!

🐶 Bonus Treat: Planning to eat between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM? Make sure to stop by and get some puppy snuggles! HSNEGA will be on-site with adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes.

Equality Fest @ Midland Greenway
2026-09-12 14:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | GA
Join us as we celebrate inclusion and community at the Gainesville Midland Greenway. Stop by the HSNEGA booth to meet our team, pick up some shelter merch, learn how you can get involved as a volunteer or foster parent, and maybe even share a wag or two with a couple of our adorable, adoptable shelter pets!
Whether you are looking to open your heart and home to a new companion, want to learn about our low-cost veterinary clinic and community programs, or just want to celebrate a wonderful day with your neighbors, we’d love to see you there.
Event Details

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Time: 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM (HSNEGA booth hours)

Location: Midland Greenway

Tailgate Party @ Pet Supplies Plus
2026-09-15 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | GA
You’re invited to the HSNEGA Tailgate! We’re huddling up at Pet Supplies Plus for a day of adoptions and fun.

🐶 Meet the Team: Adoptable pets ready for their forever home

🎁 Fan Gear: Free HSNEGA merch while it lasts.

📍 Location: 983 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville.

Come help us “score” some adoptions!

Adoption Lock-In 2026
2026-09-18 09:00 - 2026-09-19 16:00 (America/New_York) | Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, 845 West Ridge Road, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States
Are you ready to lock into a kennel to unlock hope for local animals? The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia invites you to join us for our annual Adoption Lock-In on September 18 & 19!
This unique, high-energy fundraiser brings our community directly into the shelter to make a massive impact for pets in need. Participants will step inside a kennel alongside one of our amazing adoptable animals for a dedicated fundraising timeslot. To fit your schedule, we have four separate, three-hour time slots available across the two days.
Your mission? To use your phone, social media, and network to raise “bail money” from friends, family, and coworkers during your three-hour stay. Once you hit your fundraising goal, you earn your “release.” Every dollar raised helps provide medical care, full bellies, and second chances.
To add to the fun, different amounts of “bail” money raised will win you some awesome prizes along the way!
Event Details:

Dates: September 18 & 19, 2026

Timeslots: Four separate, 3-hour sessions available (Choose your preferred slot during registration!)

Location: Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (845 West Ridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30501)

How it works: Sign up for your preferred 3-hour kennel timeslot, hang out with a wonderful shelter pet, and fundraise online to earn your freedom!

Adoption Event @ PetSmart
2026-09-26 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | GA
Are you ready to add a little extra love (and a lot of tail wags) to your family? Join us on Saturday, August 29th, at PetSmart in Gainesville for our pop-up adoption event!
Our adoption team and wonderful volunteers will be on-site with a lineup of sweet, adoptable dogs who are looking for their forever homes. Whether you’re ready to adopt or just want to come say hello and learn more about our shelter, we’d love to see you there.

When: Saturday, September 26th | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: PetSmart — 842 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501

Dine to Donate @ Texas Roadhouse
2026-10-01 15:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | GA
Turn your dinner plans into a lifesaving mission! Join us for a delicious night out at Texas Roadhouse in Gainesville, GA, and help support the pets at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (HSNEGA).
Whether you’re craving legendary steaks, hand-cut sides, or those famous fresh-baked rolls, 10% of your total food purchases will go directly back to providing food, medical care, and love to homeless animals in our community.
📍 Event Details

Where: Texas Roadhouse — Gainesville, GA Location

When: October 1st from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Meet Adoptable Dogs: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (HSNEGA team onsite!)

🍽️ How to Make Your Meal Count

Dine In: Grab a table at Texas Roadhouse (Gainesville) between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

Show the Flyer: Present the official event flyer or email to your server (digital or printed works!).

Save Lives: Texas Roadhouse donates 10% of your food bill to HSNEGA. It’s that simple!

🐶 Bonus Treat: Planning to eat between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM? Make sure to stop by and get some puppy snuggles! HSNEGA will be on-site with adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes.

Adoption Event @ Atlanta Speedwerks
2026-10-17 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | GA
Come hang out with us, check out some incredible performance machinery, and connect with fellow car enthusiasts and animal lovers alike. Stop by the HSNEGA table to meet our team, grab some shelter merch, learn about our volunteer and foster opportunities, and say hello to a couple of our adoptable furry sidekicks!
Whether you’re crazy about cars, passionate about pet rescue, or just looking for a fun morning out in Gainesville, we’d love to see you there.
Event Details

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Atlanta Speedwerks, 470 Woodsmill Rd, Gainesville, GA 30501

Admission: Free and open to the public

Dine to Donate @ Texas Roadhouse
2026-11-05 15:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | GA
Turn your dinner plans into a lifesaving mission! Join us for a delicious night out at Texas Roadhouse in Gainesville, GA, and help support the pets at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (HSNEGA).
Whether you’re craving legendary steaks, hand-cut sides, or those famous fresh-baked rolls, 10% of your total food purchases will go directly back to providing food, medical care, and love to homeless animals in our community.
📍 Event Details

Where: Texas Roadhouse — Gainesville, GA Location

When: November 5th from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Meet Adoptable Dogs: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (HSNEGA team onsite!)

🍽️ How to Make Your Meal Count

Dine In: Grab a table at Texas Roadhouse (Gainesville) between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

Show the Flyer: Present the official event flyer or email to your server (digital or printed works!).

Save Lives: Texas Roadhouse donates 10% of your food bill to HSNEGA. It’s that simple!

🐶 Bonus Treat: Planning to eat between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM? Make sure to stop by and get some puppy snuggles! HSNEGA will be on-site with adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes.

Dine to Donate @ Texas Roadhouse
2026-12-03 15:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | GA
Turn your dinner plans into a lifesaving mission! Join us for a delicious night out at Texas Roadhouse in Gainesville, GA, and help support the pets at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (HSNEGA).
Whether you’re craving legendary steaks, hand-cut sides, or those famous fresh-baked rolls, 10% of your total food purchases will go directly back to providing food, medical care, and love to homeless animals in our community.
📍 Event Details

Where: Texas Roadhouse — Gainesville, GA Location

When: December 3rd from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Meet Adoptable Dogs: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (HSNEGA team onsite!)

🍽️ How to Make Your Meal Count

Dine In: Grab a table at Texas Roadhouse (Gainesville) between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

Show the Flyer: Present the official event flyer or email to your server (digital or printed works!).

Save Lives: Texas Roadhouse donates 10% of your food bill to HSNEGA. It’s that simple!

🐶 Bonus Treat: Planning to eat between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM? Make sure to stop by and get some puppy snuggles! HSNEGA will be on-site with adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes.
