Compassion in Action

Tennessee and Virginia laws state that when temperatures drop below freezing companion animals are to be brought inside. If you think your animals are fine outside after the temperature drops below freezing, then go outside with a light jacket and sit next to your dog or cat for one hour. If you think it is too cold for you to be outside, then it is definitely too cold for your animal to be outside, and you should make sure that they have a warm, comfortable bed inside just l

The Scott County Humane Society, Inc. is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that works hand-in-hand with our local shelter and community. The partnership that has developed between us and the local shelter is truly saving the lives of innocent animals in Southwest Virginia. Our supporters in this community that truly care about the animals help fund and inspire us to keep working to save that next animal in need. Without them we would have been finished long ago. So, here is

In March 2025 Scott County Humane Society was able to rescue 31 shelter dogs. 28 dogs were sent to rescues.