Hart County Humane Society

🚨💔 EMERGENCY RESCUE: MEET BANKS 💔🚨

This tiny kitten's name is Banks, and at only 8 weeks old, he has already used up one of his nine lives.

Like so many homeless kittens, Banks was simply searching for warmth and safety. Hungry, vulnerable, and alone, he found what seemed like the perfect hiding spot beneath the hood of a parked car.

What he didn't know was that his safe place would soon become a nightmare.

The driver likely never knew he was there as they started their vehicle and traveled down a busy highway. Somewhere along the journey, Banks fell out.

One moment he was hidden away in the warmth of an engine compartment. The next, he was tumbling onto the side of a highway surrounded by speeding vehicles.

Terrified. Injured. Alone.

By nothing short of a miracle, a Good Samaritan spotted a tiny white-and-orange puffball near the roadway and stopped traffic to save him.

That miracle is why Banks is alive today.

Banks is now receiving emergency veterinary care for severe road rash covering one side of his body and significant injuries to his ear, which may ultimately need to be amputated. He is lethargic, scared, and in pain, but he is fighting.

He is currently hospitalized under 24-hour veterinary supervision and will move to a medical foster home once his veterinarians determine he is stable enough.

The reality is that cases like this are heartbreaking—and expensive. Emergency medical care, medications, wound treatment, and follow-up care quickly add up. But when we look at Banks, we don't just see an injured kitten.

We see a life worth saving.

We see the playful, happy cat he deserves the chance to become.

❤️ If you would like to help Banks on his road to recovery, donations of any amount are greatly appreciated.

Sadly, Banks is the 7th kitten we have taken in with car-related injuries this kitten season alone.

Please spay and neuter your pets. Please check under your vehicle before driving. And please keep Banks in your thoughts tonight.

Just hours ago, he was lying injured beside a busy highway.

Tonight, he is safe.

Now we need your help to make sure he has a future. 🧡🐾

WAYS TO HELP:
👇🏼Donate Button Below

Cashapp: $HartCountyHumane
Venmo: -HumaneSociety
On our website, linked on our page

Checks can be mailed to:
PO Box 1062
Hartwell GA 30643

Stop by and donate or volunteer at:
1364 Reed Creek Hwy, Hartwell, GA 30643

😁 This is what pure happiness looks like! 😁

No fancy toys.
No fancy treats.
Just a little grass, a walk with a volunteer, and a chance to stretch those legs!

Our dogs don't ask for much. They simply want someone to love and spend time with. They just want their own humans and a nice bowl of food each day 🥹

- We challenge you to find the perfect caption for this first photo of Cowboy!

What would YOU name this expression? 😂

❤️ "The Zoomies Smile"
❤️ "The Treat Tax Collector"
❤️ "The Adopt Me Grin"

Or come up with your own & drop it in the comments below! 👇🏼

Just when we thought our little fighter was finally turning a corner, Trunklette reminded us that recovery is rarely a straight line—

For those who haven't been following her journey, Trunklette came into our care after being hit by a car. She arrived with severe head trauma, as well as some physical injuries. The incredible team at Lake Hartwell Veterinary Clinic immediately stepped up and worked tirelessly to save her life.

A week later, Trunklette nearly lost her battle when her blood sugar dropped dangerously low. After emergency treatment, she quickly bounced back to what had become her "normal."

But just a few days later, she stopped eating entirely. 💔

Since then, her veterinary team has searched tirelessly for answers. Every single diagnostic test failed to reveal a clear cause for her decline. With other possibilities ruled out, her veterinarians have made the decision to start treatment for dry FIP, a devastating disease that can present in countless different ways and is often diagnosed by excluding other illnesses.

This treatment is truly a last-ditch effort, and it is an expensive medication, but this is the choice that we needed to make. This medication costs us over $300, but if this is her miracle, we will pay any amount. ❤️‍🩹

Through every setback, Trunklette's foster mom has never stopped fighting for her and together with our veterinary team, she has poured everything she has into giving Trunklette a chance.

The most important thing to know is that our veterinarians do not believe Trunklette is ready to give up.

So neither are we.

In the comments, you'll find a video of Trunklette with her foster mom. Despite everything she's endured, this little kitten is still here. Still fighting... Still purring with her whole chest! 💓

Please keep Trunklette in your thoughts and prayers. Send every bit of love, hope, and healing energy you can spare. We know this road is uncertain, but we also know that this tiny fighter has surprised us before.

And we're hopeful that she'll do it again. 🖤🐾

Please take advantage of this before the 4th of July holiday.

🐱 Don't Let Three Little Letters Fool You! ❤️

We have lots of adorable cats and kittens looking for homes! Most of them are FIV/FeLV negative, but we also have a few amazing cats who are FIV positive.

Unfortunately, many people are afraid to adopt an FIV+ cat simply because they don't know what FIV is.

So, what is FIV?
FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that affects a cat's immune system. The good news is that many FIV+ cats live long, happy, normal lives with regular veterinary care and lots of love.

Can people or dogs catch FIV?
❌ No! FIV only affects cats.

Can other cats catch FIV?
FIV is most commonly spread through deep bite wounds, not through normal day-to-day activities. Cats cannot spread FIV by sharing food and water bowls, using the same litter box, or cuddling together.

🐾 FIV+ cats can be playful, loving, silly, affectionate, and make incredible companions. Most people would never know a cat has FIV just by looking at them!

The biggest thing these cats need is what every cat needs: a safe indoor home, good food, routine veterinary care, and someone to love them!

Please don't let the letters "FIV" keep you from meeting a cat who could be your new best friend. Some of the sweetest kittens in our rescue are FIV+ and are patiently waiting for their forever families. ❤️

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Delicious berries for a great cause! 🫐

🫐 Fresh Blueberries for a Great Cause! 🫐

Dr. Yetzina’s kids, Quillie & Quentin, have been hard at work picking fresh blueberries this summer! 💙

They’re selling containers of blueberries for a donation of your choice, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Hart County Humane Society. 🐾

Stop by the clinic today to pick up some fresh, locally picked blueberries while supplies last! Cash only.

Thank you for supporting two hardworking kids and helping local pets in need! 💙🫐

☀️🐾 Good Morning from Brenda! 🐾☀️

Rise and shine, friends! It's Saturday, and while you're sipping your coffee and making weekend plans, I'm dreaming about something very special... finding my forever family! ❤️

My name is Brenda, and I'm still waiting patiently for someone to choose me. I promise I'm worth the wait! I have a heart full of love, plenty of tail wags to share, and I'm always ready for adventures, snuggles, and being your loyal best friend.

This morning, I'm sending out extra hope that maybe today will be the day my future family sees my sweet face and falls in love. 🥰

If you've been thinking about adding a furry family member to your home, I'd love to meet you! Until then, I'll keep smiling, dreaming, and soaking up all the love from my wonderful volunteers.

Have a pawsome Saturday, everyone! ☕🐕💕

Love,
Brenda 🐾

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Interested in meeting Brenda? Send Hart County Humane Society a message to learn more about this sweet girl! ❤️🏡

🐶 10 FREE dog spay/neuter surgeries
🐱 60 FREE cat spay/neuter surgeries
📅 Surgery Date: August 29, 2026
📍 Royston Animal Hospital

Spaying and neutering helps prevent unwanted litters, improves pet health, and keeps more animals out of overcrowded shelters. If cost has been a barrier, this program may be able to help.
✅ Applications are open now
⏳ Deadline to apply: July 29, 2026

Eligibility Requirements:
• Must own a dog or cat (not for TNR/community cats or strays)
• Must live in Hart, Franklin, Elbert, or Stephens County
• Must provide proof of residency
• Must meet low-income eligibility requirements
• Must provide documentation showing participation in a qualifying assistance program

📋 Apply Here:
https://forms.gle/F5Th7wJpZ8nCZoJE7
Because the application requires applicants to upload proof of residency and documentation showing participation in a qualifying assistance program, Google Forms requires users to be signed in to an email account before they can submit the form. This helps ensure that uploaded files are attached correctly and prevents incomplete applications.

Applicants do not need a Gmail address. We have successfully received applications from people using Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, and other email providers. They simply need to be signed in to a Google account associated with their email address when completing the form.

Unfortunately, there is no way for us to disable the sign-in requirement while still allowing document uploads. Since we are processing a large number of applications, we are unable to collect verification documents separately by phone or email.

If someone does not already have a Google account linked to their email address, they can create one for free using their existing Yahoo, iCloud, or other email address without creating a new Gmail address.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving applications from eligible families.

🚨 SCAM ALERT! Please Read & Share! 🚨

We have recently had scammers commenting on our posts claiming to sell Hart County Humane Society merchandise and urging people to buy T-shirts before they "sell out." These comments are NOT legitimate.

⚠️ We do NOT currently sell any merchandise online. ⚠️

These scammers are using inactive accounts and even the names of local community members to appear trustworthy. They are also tagging our followers and attempting to collect money or sell fake products.

Please do not click any links, provide payment information, or engage with these comments!!

We are deleting them as fast as we can, reporting them as spam, and blocking these accounts, but the boys are posting much faster than we can delete each comment!

If you ever see suspicious activity on our page or have questions about whether something is legitimate, please reach out to us directly. We are always happy to help verify information and keep our supporters safe.

Thank you for helping us spread the word and protect our community from scams! ❤️🐾