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Humane Society for Greater Savannah

Pet adoption service · Pooler, GA · reviewed since 2013

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%55+30Reliability 24%46+11.2Value 14%86+12.2Replies to reviews 7%27+1.9Craft & service penalty75−2.5Experts Score= 53Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.53SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#14 of 22 pet rescuePosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 38%
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,260 Google reviews · 24 photos
75%five-star reviews
4.56★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
7.9%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
4%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Humane Society for Greater Savannah at a glance

Google reviewers rate the Humane Society for Greater Savannah 4.5 out of 5 based on 1260 reviews, noting that the owner responded to only 4% of feedback. Positive comments highlight friendly staff, efficient adoption processes, and affordable spay and neuter services, while many praise the organization's no-kill approach. However, recurring criticisms in low-star reviews describe rude interactions, long wait times, and concerns regarding animal welfare due to overcrowding.

  • Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 1,260 reviews (75% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 1,260 Google reviews (664 with written comments, 95 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 4% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 30, 2026.
  • Service: Pet Rescue Organization serving Pooler, Georgia.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other pet rescue

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction55Reliability46Craft & service75Value86Momentum100Replies to reviews27Satisfaction: 55 (median 61)Reliability: 46 (median 58)Craft & service: 75 (median 86)Value: 86 (median 93)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 27 (median 28)
This companyPet Rescue median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Humane Society for Greater Savannah: 55/100 on this factor. Category median: 61.C
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Humane Society for Greater Savannah: 46/100 on this factor. Category median: 58.C
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Humane Society for Greater Savannah: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.B
75
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Humane Society for Greater Savannah: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
86
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Humane Society for Greater Savannah: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Humane Society for Greater Savannah: 27/100 on this factor. Category median: 28.D
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Star ratings

1,260 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars94875%
  • 4 stars14812%
  • 3 stars575%
  • 2 stars282%
  • 1 star796%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 664 written reviews

  • Praise34585%
  • Complaints6115%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price1746%
  • Reasonable1541%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure514%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude24059%
  • Quality & results5714%
  • Price & value348%
  • Speed & response338%
  • Would recommend266%
  • Communication92%
  • Honesty & trust72%

What customers talk about

We read 664 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “We adopted our sweet kitty, Bandit, a couple of weeks ago and can’t even imagine our lives without her now!”
    “Not only was he rude over the phone but he made me feel like the worst person ever because of what i went off of from staff and the pamplet.”
  • “Dropped off for get fixed it was fast friendly also.”
    “My experience was horrible I had to bring a litter of kittens they were 6 weeks Old I told the lady at the front desk that I'm going to be evicted if…”
  • “…neuter services they offer at a discount for trapped feral cats is a great deal and helps to control the pet population.…”
    “While I had a wonderful experience my roommate found out a month and a pricey vet visit later that her kitten had had tapeworm for several weeks.”
  • “We fell in love with Boots instantly and were able to take her home same day.”
    “No one answered the phone, I had found a newborn kitten, they never returned my call”
  • “Would recommend the Humane Society again and again!”
    “…other animals also such as Birds hamsters and gerbils reptiles Etc I would recommend this place though…”
  • “We explained to the staff what our needs were, and they found us the perfect new best friend!”
    “Also we seen two teens who ignored us when we called out that were laughing and joking while pulling a dog hard by the leash”
  • “had the privilege of volunteering there for a while and witnessed the genuine concern by the staff and volunteers for animals that otherwise would hav…”
    “This is the most unprofessional bunch of liars I have ever had the misfortune of dealing with.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

TeresaLocal Guide · 136 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 weeks ago★

I don't go there anymore. The wait is too long and I took my dog for neuter, and the woman didn't help me even though I asked. My dog was bleeding and I took her to VCA, she has been there before, they felt so bad for the dog an I that the visit was free. The woman at the humane society called me but it was too…

Linda4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Staff was great, we adopted two cats from there had shots and neutered now need neutered for Malchi 7 yrs old. Took our dog and rehome him. I was very at time. They were very gracious to us. Recommend them to all. Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🍁🍁🍁

Tee4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Wonderful staff, friendly and caring! All the pets are treated so well and have great choices for all! So happy with our choice ❤️

Great price
Chris54 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

I adopted my Dora back in 2016, and she just turned 10 this month. The staff here is wonderful, and the spay and neuter services they offer at a discount for trapped feral cats is a great deal and helps to control the pet population. Bob Barker would be pleased. From a scrawny little white girl in 2016 to a healthy…

Customer photo from Chris's review
Great price
Shane3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Did doggie day out with Lila and ended up adoptinf her because she was so wonderful! amazing service and friendly staff

Great price
JoylessLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★

Very rude staff. I brought in a cat that I found on the street and the staff threatened me talking along the lines of it being my cat even though I clearly stated I found it and brought it in. They said they would refuse me the ability to adopt in the future because I was bringing in a cat from the street, and they…

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Customer reviews

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,260 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Carol ChambersLocal Guide · 185 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carol has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Friendly, knowledgeable, clean

Rhonda StapletonLocal Guide · 80 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rhonda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

No help at all. I wouldn't recommend going there at all!!!! Very rude!!!

Response from the owner · a week ago

Hi Rhonda - we'd like to find out more context about your experience because I can't find you in our records. Would you mind giving us a call at (912) 228-8002 so we can learn more and help?

Teresa NLocal Guide · 136 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Teresa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I don't go there anymore. The wait is too long and I took my dog for neuter, and the woman didn't help me even though I asked. My dog was bleeding and I took her to VCA, she has been there before, they felt so bad for the dog an I that the visit was free. The woman at the humane society called me but it was too late. No compassion for animals or people. This happened a few years ago.

Linda Hunt4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Linda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Staff was great, we adopted two cats from there had shots and neutered now need neutered for Malchi 7 yrs old. Took our dog and rehome him. I was very at time. They were very gracious to us. Recommend them to all. Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🍁🍁🍁

Tee Morgan4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Wonderful staff, friendly and caring! All the pets are treated so well and have great choices for all! So happy with our choice ❤️

  • Price assessment: Great price
Jane Bostwick19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very difficult to see dogs available for adoption at present fate

Chris Steckroth54 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I adopted my Dora back in 2016, and she just turned 10 this month. The staff here is wonderful, and the spay and neuter services they offer at a discount for trapped feral cats is a great deal and helps to control the pet population. Bob Barker would be pleased. From a scrawny little white girl in 2016 to a healthy 16 lb beauty, Dora is truly part of the family and I have the Humane Society of Greater Savannah to thank!! The adoption process was painless and cost effective.

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you for the update on Dora and for the kind words!

Shane Morris3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Did doggie day out with Lila and ended up adoptinf her because she was so wonderful! amazing service and friendly staff

  • Price assessment: Great price
JoylessLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joyless has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very rude staff. I brought in a cat that I found on the street and the staff threatened me talking along the lines of it being my cat even though I clearly stated I found it and brought it in. They said they would refuse me the ability to adopt in the future because I was bringing in a cat from the street, and they said the cat would most likely be killed and not placed into a home. And they tried to make me feel bad by talking about how they would have to chop the cats ear off and probably kill the cat if anything was discovered to be wrong with its teeth during a dental exam. Like what am I supposed to do? Leave the cat in the street? My lease doesn’t allow for cats, I told them this. Truly the most horrific experience I’ve ever had doing something that I thought was helpful. What is wrong with these people?? So condescending and manipulative

Susan Hamilton10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Susan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Took my dog to get get her shots at the humane society. They did a excellent job. Very friendly. It was fast and didn't have to wait long. My dog didn't a excellent job when she was there.

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