Transforming Lives in the Copper City
Fewer Stray Days,
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At the Humane Society of Rome, we turn second chances into forever homes. We’re here to rescue the abandoned, heal the injured, and prevent cruelty through community education—ensuring every stray and neglected pet finds the loving family they deserve.
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🐾Exciting Announcement! 🐾🎅 Santa is coming to the Humane Society of Rome!🎅Bring your furry friends for a magical holiday photo with Santa on Saturday, December 5th from 11am to 3pm. Every $15 photo session goes directly to caring for the animals in our shelter while they wait for their forever homes.Dogs, cats, and every pet in between are welcome. Mark your calendar, and tag a friend whose pet NEEDS a Santa photo this year! 🎄📍 6247 Lamphear Rd., Rome, NY📞 315-336-7070📩 humanesocietyrome.com/#animalshelter #humaneshelter #CommunityLove #CommunityImpact #CommunityMatters #community #thehumanesocietyofrome #catadoption #rescuecats #adoptdontshop #adoptshelterpets #catlovers #adoption #mustlovecats #doglovers #rescuedogs #mustlovedogs #DogAdoption #pictureswithsanta #WishList #MerryChirstmas
Here are some pictures we have gathered for you all!Enjoy your time with the cats and kittens! 🥰 Interested in meeting one of these amazing animals? Call us at (315)336-7070, or visit the shelter today! 💖6247 Lamphear Rd, Rome, NY 13440Check out our new website to see who is available humanesocietyrome.com/(Keep in mind some of these animals may already be adopted!)#animalshelter #humaneshelter #CommunityLove #CommunityImpact #CommunityMatters #community #thehumanesocietyofrome #catadoption #rescuecats #adoptdontshop #adoptshelterpets #catlovers #adoption #mustlovecats
We are thrilled to announce our recent adoptions!Precious and Hazel are officially adopted for the Humane Society of Rome!! They will absolutely be missed, but we couldn't be more happier that they are now with their families!🥰 Interested in meeting one of our amazing animals? Call us at (315)336-7070, or visit the shelter today! 💖6247 Lamphear Rd, Rome, NY 13440Check out our new website to see who is available humanesocietyrome.c#animalsheltere#humanesheltere#CommunityLovey#CommunityImpactm#CommunityMatterst#communityu#thehumanesocietyofromef#catadoptionp#rescuecatse#adoptdontshopt#adoptshelterpetsr#catloverso#adoptionp#mustlovecatsecats
Our Holiday Wish List is here! 🎄This season, our shelter cats and dogs are hoping for a little extra love under the tree, and you can help make their holidays merry and bright.A few of our most-needed items:• Kitten food (Purina Kitten Chow, Science Diet Kitten, Royal Canin Babycat) and Fancy Feast pate• Purina Dog Chow, canned food (pate or stew) and large Kongs• Natural peanut butter (NO xylitol, please!)• Garbage bags, HE laundry detergent, Dawn, paper towels and bleach• Pet-safe ice meltThe full list is in the graphic above.Drop off donations at 6247 Lamphear Rd, Rome, NY 13440, or shop our Amazon Wish List: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3CYQ7DHGJUO93?ref_=wl_share&pldnSite=1Questions? Call 315.336.7070Every bag, bottle and toy makes a real difference for the animals in our care. Thank you, from all of us (and all of them)! ❤️#HumaneSocietyOfRome #HolidayWishList #ShelterPets #RomeNY
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When you adopt from the Humane Society of Rome, you aren’t just getting a pet—you’re saving a life and supporting our mission to protect local animals. Meet the wonderful cats and dogs currently in our care and find the companion you’ve been looking for.