National Humane Education Society

National Humane Education Society The Briggs Animal Adoption Center houses and cares for the animals available for adoption through The National Humane Education Society. In 1948, Mrs. Anna C.

Spay Today, our low cost spay and neuter service, also runs out of the Briggs Animal Adoption Center. Briggs founded The National Humane Education Society as a private nonprofit animal welfare organization. Our mission is "to foster a sentiment of kindness to animals in children and adults." Now, more than 70 years after its founding, without financial assistance from local, state, or federal gove

rnments, NHES continues to grow and help countless animals through its Humane Education and Animal Care programs. The Briggs Animal Adoption Center (BAAC) houses and cares for the animals available for adoption through the National Humane Education Society. Spay Today, our low cost spay and neuter service also runs out of the Briggs Animal Adoption Center. Please come visit for a tour or to see our many wonderful adoptable animals!

04/23/2025
We want to give a shout out to our premier sponsor, Deutschwurx, and Vintage Motorcar Company for their gold sponsorship...
04/23/2025

We want to give a shout out to our premier sponsor, Deutschwurx, and Vintage Motorcar Company for their gold sponsorship of the 10th Annual Dubs & Dogs Car Show that will be held on 6/8 with a rain date on 6/14. There is still time to sponsor this event. https://www.nhes.org/dubsanddogs10/

Thrill seekers and avid adventurers meet the perfect teammate for your next amazing race! Amelio is a super clever and e...
04/18/2025

Thrill seekers and avid adventurers meet the perfect teammate for your next amazing race! Amelio is a super clever and energetic hound dog mix who’s ready to hit the ground running with you! Amelio's ideal home is an active dog's paradise, where he can burn off his endless energy with hikes, runs, games of fetch, or whatever action-packed adventures you have in mind! He's a quick learner and loves a good brain teaser, making him the perfect partner for anyone who enjoys teaching new tricks. Amelio is already a pro at "Sit," "Stay," "Down," and many more! If you're seeking a lively and loyal buddy who’ll keep you on your toes, Amelio is your guy. Just a heads-up: he may have a bit too much happy energy for those small kiddos. And as for feline friends? That's a paws-off situation! Come see him today!

Maddie the cat is on the lookout for her new forever family, and she's a total sweetheart! Despite sporting a toothless ...
04/17/2025

Maddie the cat is on the lookout for her new forever family, and she's a total sweetheart! Despite sporting a toothless grin, Maddie's got charm for days and a heart full of affection. Her gummy smile just amplifies her quirky charisma, making her irresistibly adorable. Stop by and see her and all of our adoptable cats today!

Have a child who is passionate about animals? At Cool to Care Camp, our Animal Advocates (rising 7th-10th graders) learn...
04/16/2025

Have a child who is passionate about animals? At Cool to Care Camp, our Animal Advocates (rising 7th-10th graders) learn about animal adoption, responsible pet ownership, the importance of spay and neuter, humane training methods, wildlife conservation and the basics of animal advocacy. They also get to interact with adoptable animals! We still have five more slots for this summer, with scholarships available!☺️

Use this link to Learn More & Register- https://www.baacs.org/camp/

Have a rising 1st - 3rd grader who loves animals? Bring them to Cool to Care Camp for a week full of pet- themed games a...
04/16/2025

Have a rising 1st - 3rd grader who loves animals? Bring them to Cool to Care Camp for a week full of pet- themed games and crafts. They'll meet animal experts and play with our adorable adoptable animals! We still have six slots left for Pet Pals, with scholarships available- but they won't last long!

Use this link to Learn More & Register- https://www.baacs.org/camp/

A huge tail-wagging thank you to everyone who braved the drizzle for our 4th Annual Doggy Easter Egg Hunt! The rain cert...
04/13/2025

A huge tail-wagging thank you to everyone who braved the drizzle for our 4th Annual Doggy Easter Egg Hunt! The rain certainly didn’t dampen your enthusiasm, and your energy transformed the event into a wonderful success. It was a joy to see your furry friends sniffing out those treat-filled eggs! Thank you for making the day memorable, regardless of the weather! We eagerly look forward to seeing you and your pups at our next event!

If you took pictures with the Easter Bunny, you'll receive an email next week with a link to Dropbox where you can download your photo. So, don’t worry if you don’t see yours here just yet! 😊

Some of our recent adoptions! 🐾Thank you to all of our supporters!
04/12/2025

Some of our recent adoptions! 🐾

Thank you to all of our supporters!

Our Doggy Easter Egg Hunt is Today at 1 PM! 😄 Come join us for some memory making with your precious animal companions 🥰...
04/12/2025

Our Doggy Easter Egg Hunt is Today at 1 PM! 😄 Come join us for some memory making with your precious animal companions 🥰 It is a little chilly but we hope to see you, our walk on registration opens at 12:45 pm.

Our 4th Annual Doggy Easter Egg Hunt is this Saturday, April 12th! We are ready to welcome you to our campus, rain or shine! ☀️ Bring your pups and their super sniffers for a fun afternoon of finding our 1,000+ dog treat stuffed eggs and meeting the Easter bunny for a cute photo. 🐰✨We hope to see you there!😄

Say hello to Cali, the calico cutie on a quest for her purr-fect forever home! With her stunning coat of orange, black, ...
04/11/2025

Say hello to Cali, the calico cutie on a quest for her purr-fect forever home! With her stunning coat of orange, black, and white, she's a walking work of art. Cali's got the right mix of playful energy and affectionate vibes, making her the ideal furry friend for anyone ready to shower her with love and snuggles. Don't let this adorable kitty slip through your fingers!

Like a little sass with your sugar? Meet Josie the adorable gal with a little Torti-tude. She's all about the love when ...
04/11/2025

Like a little sass with your sugar? Meet Josie the adorable gal with a little Torti-tude. She's all about the love when she is in the mood and all about herself the rest of the time. Hey, we can relate! Come meet this cutie today!

On the hunt for a chill cat companion? Meet Frito, your dream couch potato! With his zen-like vibe and love for basking ...
04/11/2025

On the hunt for a chill cat companion? Meet Frito, your dream couch potato! With his zen-like vibe and love for basking in sunny patches, Frito is the king of cat naps. He’s fully vaccinated, neutered, and ready to purr his way into your heart and home!

**Henry has been adopted**Two charming low riders are eagerly awaiting your arrival!These delightful “little” guys are b...
04/11/2025

**Henry has been adopted**

Two charming low riders are eagerly awaiting your arrival!

These delightful “little” guys are bursting with personality and charisma.

Karsen is available for "Foster to Adopt."
Henry is up for adoption.

Don’t let the chance to welcome them into your family slip away!

We’re open until 5 PM!

Introducing the one and only Karsen, ready to strut his stuff on "Foster-to-Adopt" scene! You know the saying, "He's the...
04/10/2025

Introducing the one and only Karsen, ready to strut his stuff on "Foster-to-Adopt" scene! You know the saying, "He's the man"? Well, Karsen is undeniably "the dog!" With his low-rider swagger, goofy grin, fun-loving personality, and looks that can charm the treats right out of your hand, this fella has it all. The catch? He's battling heartworm.

Our ultimate dream is to see this lovable guy lounging in his forever home as he trots down the path to recovery with treatment through us and love from you! Want to make this dream come true? Get in touch with our adoption team at [email protected] or dial (304) 724-6558!

Our 4th Annual Doggy Easter Egg Hunt is this Saturday, April 12th! We are ready to welcome you to our campus, rain or sh...
04/10/2025

Our 4th Annual Doggy Easter Egg Hunt is this Saturday, April 12th! We are ready to welcome you to our campus, rain or shine! ☀️ Bring your pups and their super sniffers for a fun afternoon of finding our 1,000+ dog treat stuffed eggs and meeting the Easter bunny for a cute photo. 🐰✨We hope to see you there!😄

ADOPTED Introducing Henry Hushpuppy, your miniature adventure companion! With his small stature, he's an expert detectiv...
04/10/2025

ADOPTED

Introducing Henry Hushpuppy, your miniature adventure companion! With his small stature, he's an expert detective in sniffing for hidden treasures, particularly those elusive snacks that mysteriously fall from the dinner table. He doesn't even need a five second rule! He’s eager to find a place in your heart and home, so come and adopt him today!

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Briggs Adoptions

Briggs is a popular place where many people want to come to adopt an animal. This is because we are known for loving and taking the utmost care of the animals we receive. We provide the highest standard of medical care to each animal before it is placed for adoption. That’s also why so many people want to surrender dogs and cats to us. However, because we don’t euthanize a healthy animal just to make room for a more popular or more easily-adoptable animal, we often only have a few pups, kittens or popular breeds at any given time. Adopting an animal is a very emotional process and no one is more aware of that than the staff at Briggs.

When we have one adorable puppy or kitten available, we can, and do, receive as many as 20 applications on just that one animal in a day. This is why we state that we will choose what we feel would be the “best match” between the applicants’ lifestyle, home environment and the animal’s personality. We are upfront at the beginning of the application process and ask that if the applicant doesn’t agree with our process, that they don’t continue moving forward with the application. We wish we had the room and money to save many puppies and kittens at one time but we rely on our donation income to staff our building and help the animals. We ask that if you do not receive the animal you are looking at here, please go to another shelter, possibly animal control or a “kill” shelter and save another life. Thank you.