By Sarah Richardson
The Greenbrier Humane Society (GHS) has released its 2025 Impact Report, which includes the numbers of animals served in the Greenbrier Valley area over the last year. According to the report, the shelter served a total of 1,307 animals in 2025, comprised of 387 dogs and 851 cats. An additional 69 dogs were taken in through Animal Control Officer intakes.
Outcomes for those animals included 605 adoptions, 379 transfers to rescue partners, and 46 reunifications with owners. Another 356 animals entered foster or foster-to-adopt homes. Overall, the organization reported a save rate of 91.28 percent, surpassing the nationally recognized 90 percent benchmark for no-kill shelters.
Medical care was a significant focus throughout the year. The Humane Society administered 2,842 vaccines, including rabies, distemper, and feline respiratory vaccines, and performed 2,420 diagnostic tests. Nearly 600 in-house spay and neuter surgeries were completed, along with additional surgical procedures. Staff also treated 27 puppies suffering from parvovirus, a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease.
GHS also worked to prevent animals from entering the shelter system altogether through its Responsible Pet Rehoming program, which saw 207 dogs and cats posted on their social media for rehoming. The shelter also issued 896 spay and neuter vouchers to help reduce unwanted litters in the community.
Food insecurity among pet owners remained a concern in 2025. The Humane Society distributed 19,735 pounds of pet food and supported six local food pantries.
As the organization looks ahead to 2026, Executive Director Mereda Doss and Shelter Operations Manager Jocelyn Clark stated, “As we look toward the year ahead, the need remains great – but so does our determination. With your continued support, we will keep strengthening the safety net for pets and people throughout Greenbrier County. Thank you for standing with us. Here’s to 2026 – and to many more second chances.”
