In 1975, Ann Garrison and Virginia Holman founded Anderson Co. Humane

Society (AHS) for the sole purpose to serve as an organization committed to

local stray animals. With friends and family, they came together to make an

official organization that would be committed to animal welfare. Membership

grew and the Humane Society was officially incorporated in 1980.

AHS has not only served as a guiding force behind building two animal shelters but

has been providing animal care and welfare services for all animals in Anderson County.

Until January 2007, the Humane Society assisted the county government with animal

control services. With the creation of Anderson Co. Animal Control, the county government

handles all animal control issues. Now, the Humane Society can focus solely on animal

welfare, adoption, education, and other programs for the community.