Our Mission

“The goal of the Effingham County Humane Society is to reduce animal suffering in our county through educating and promoting responsible pet ownership, including spaying/neutering pets, appropriate pet identification, proper pet care, and the quality adoption of homeless pets.”

History

Since 1979, the Effingham County Humane Society has been committed to serving Effingham County and the surrounding area. We are located in the former Funkhouser School, and our non-profit shelter is sustained by fundraising, contributions, and adoption fees.

Board of Directors

Without the work of our amazing board and staff, we wouldn’t be able to reach our goals! We are very grateful for the efforts that they put forth toward our mission, values, and purpose.

Steve Sager
President

Elise Asher
Vice-President

Jan Marcott
Secretary

Delia Martin
Treasurer

Lori Sager
Director

Bill Hammer
Director

Jeff Grupe
Director

Tanner Kirby
DVM, Director

Shelby Mooney
Director

Mary Buckner
Director

Tracie Higgs
Director

News

We had a wonderful time at the Effingham County Fair, where we were set up in the Schuetzenfest building July 27th-August 3rd. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with the community and share more about our mission. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our table. Your support and interest mean the…
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Our 3rd Annual Tee Off for Tails Golf Outing on August 3rd at St. Elmo Golf Course was a fantastic day! With beautiful weather and enthusiastic participants, the event was a real hit. Golfers competed for prizes in Longest Drive (Men/Women), Closest to the Pin, Longest Putt, and cash awards for the top three teams….
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We’re excited to share that we had a fantastic time at the Effingham Farmers Market every weekend in July! We jumped at the opportunity to connect with the community and brought along Bridget (adopted thanks to the market), Izzy, and Hayley. Spending our Saturday mornings there with our dogs was a joy. It was a…
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