Frequently asked Questions
How many pets do you place into new homes?
Where do your animals come from?
How do you decide who is adoptable?
How long do you keep animals?
Do you ever get purebred dogs or cats?
How do I adopt a pet from GCHS?
Does the Gulf Coast Humane Society sell animals for scientific experimentation?
What kind of food do you feed the dogs and cats at the shelter?
Do you require spaying or neutering of adopted pets?
Why spay or neuter Rover?
Can GCHS help if I can't afford to spay or neuter my animal?
Can you recommend a veterinarian for me to see?
I found an animal in my neighborhood. What should I do?
Help! I've lost my pet. What do I do?
Do I go to the humane society to get my pet licensed?
Whom do I call when I see a loose dog, roaming cat, or dead animal in my yard/road/neighborhood?
How do I report animal neglect or cruelty?
Humane Society or Animal Control What's the Difference?
What is the difference between the Gulf Coast Humane Society and other animal welfare organizations that solicit funds from me through the mail (such as Humane Society of the United States, PETA, American Humane, ASPCA, Friends for Animals, etc.)?
If I make a gift to a national organization, does GCHS receive a portion of my donation?
How can I help?
Mourning the Loss of a Pet
