FAQ’s

Greenbrier Humane Society

Frequently Asked Questions

My pet is lost. What should I do?

If you’ve lost your pet, make sure you contact us right away so we can be on the lookout for him/her and post a lost report on our Facebook page.

Do you have assistance programs for injuries/vaccines for my pet?

As a non-profit organization, the money we do receive is vital to our operations. Unfortunately, we never know when money will be coming in, or how much if at all. Therefore, we can only offer assistance for spaying and neutering at this time. There are many organizations on the internet that do offer this type of assistance, and a quick web search will point you in the right direction.

How do I volunteer?

We gladly welcome volunteers! Any volunteer under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present with them at all times. Volunteers are needed to socialize cats, walk dogs, and bag food for our pantry. Feel free to stop by our facility Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-5pm and go “do your thing” for as long as you’d like!

Tips for Adopting a Pet

– Be patient: When you first bring you new pet home, give them space to explore.

– Consider your lifestyle: Make sure your pet’s energy level matches yours.

– Consider family dynamics: If you have children, ensure your new pet is child-friendly. If you already have pets, make sure they can get along with the new pet.

– Meet your new pet: Trust your judgement on whether the pet’s personality is a good match for you and any other family members or pets.

– Pet-proof your home: This ensures that your pet has a safe environment.

– Consider more than one pet: Having more than one pet can give the animal a constant companion. However, some pets don’t always take kindly to having competition in the home.

Other things to consider when choosing a new pet include:

– Energy level

– Size when fully grown

– Relating to other animals and children

– Noise level of the pet

– Ensuring everyone knows who is responsible for the care of your pet

When can my adopted dog/cat come home?

Almost all of our adoptions have their surgeries done in our in-house surgery suite by the veterinarian assigned that week. We perform surgeries on Fridays so they may go home the following day. If by chance the surgery is not in house, you will be instructed to which day your new friend can go home.

Where are you located?

We are located on Route 60 West about 1/4 mile outside of downtown Lewisburg, West Virginia. Coming from Lewisburg, headed west on 60: we are the second paved road on the left hand side (Holliday Lane – in the ‘dip’ after you pass Jim’s Drive-In on the right.)

Why should I spay/neuter my pet?

The Humane Society of the United States estimates that 300,000 some homeless animals are euthanized in shelters every year, so by spaying and neutering your pets you are helping curb the crisis of animal overpopulation.

Why should I vaccinate my pet?

Vaccinating animals at intake is one of the most powerful ways to save lives in the shelter. It’s a win-win: vaccines prevent or limit disease in individual animals while reducing risk for other animals.

One more question?

If you have any questions not found here, please feel free to send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call at 304-645-4775.