Our Mission

The purpose of the society is the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals, the extension of humane care and treatment for all animals needing protection; the return of lost animals to their owners; and to seek suitable homes for animals without owners.

Our History

After an earlier attempt by others several years prior to form a Humane Society here in our community had failed, the present Bainbridge-Decatur County Humane Society was formed in the summer of 2002 with a handful of people, many of whom are still involved.

Our earliest goal was to improve conditions at the city run animal shelter. By November 2004, an agreement was reached with the City of Bainbridge for the Humane Society to take over the running of the shelter for a contracted sum. The city retained animal control functions as it does to this day. All animals picked up by animal control are brought to our shelter as are animals picked up by the more recently formed Decatur County animal control.

Contact Us

Call (229) 246-0101 with any questions you may have.

The shelter is open Monday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm.
Please call (229) 246-0101 and schedule an appointment to meet your best friend.

We are Not
Animal Control

Please call Animal Control at (229)515-0172 for assistance with stray animals or if you would like to report neglect or cruelty.

We are an open admission shelter

We accept all lost, abandoned, or unwanted animals from governmental agencies or individuals within our community of Decatur County.

Meet Our Team

Tiffany Singleton
Humane Society Coordinator

Marnie Johns
Bainbridge Animal Services Director

Executive Board of Directors

President: Dennie Nichols

Treasurer: Jenny Herring

Secretary: Ami Godby

Board Members

Richard King
Sandy Rentz
Tiffany Singleton
Stephanie Harrity
Shannon Angle
Debbie Strickland